Zastosowanie protokołu FLASH w diagnostyce kolek u koni

FLASH (Fast Localised Abdominal Sonography of Horses), is a protocol that can be used in an emergency setting, to detect major intraabdominal abnormalities in horses with colic. This protocol assesses seven, topographical locations: (1) ventral abdomen, (2) gastric window, (3) spleno-renal window, (4) left middle third of the abdomen, (5) duodenal window, (6) right middle third of the abdomen, and (7) thoracic window. The examination is relatively easy and can be performed also by veterinarians without extensive experience. This protocol allows to evaluate anatomic location, wall thickness, motility, and content of the intestines. In conjunction with other clinical and laboratory findings, ultrasonography helps in the preoperative identification of the source of acute abdominal pain.