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Volvulus of the Distal Part of the Jejunoileum in Four Cows
Author(s) -
FUBINI S. L.,
SMITH D. F.,
TITHOF P. K.,
PERDRIZET J. A.,
REBHUN W. C.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1986.tb00193.x
Subject(s) - medicine , volvulus , feces , abdominal pain , surgery , gastroenterology , zoology , biology , ecology
Four cows were diagnosed as having volvulus of the distal jejunoileum. Affected cattle became acutely depressed, dehydrated, and tachycardic, all developed abdominal distention, and three of four were in severe pain at the time of admission. Feces were scant or absent. The volvulus was corrected by exteriorizing the small intestine and replacing it in correct position. All four cows recovered without complications and were well 6 months or more following surgery.