title: Diseases and surgery of the cecum.
abstract: The cecum is an important site of water and electrolyte absorption, as well as microbial digestion of soluble and insoluble carbohydrates. These functions of the cecum and ascending colon require that ingesta be mixed constantly and retained long enough to complete the digestion of cellulose. Parasites, changes in regional blood flow, diet, and various pharmacologic agents are associated with alterations in normal cecal motility patterns.
authors.affiliation: Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Leesburg, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Dabareiner
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000662:veterinary; D000818:Animals; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D002432:Cecum / Q000293:injuries / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D007443:Intussusception / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary