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IMAGING DIAGNOSIS—TRAUMATIC ABOMASITIS CAUSED BY FOREIGN BODIES IN A COW
Author(s) -
Constant Caroline,
Francoz David,
Babkine Marie,
Desrochers André
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
veterinary radiology and ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.541
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1740-8261
pISSN - 1058-8183
DOI - 10.1111/vru.12368
Subject(s) - medicine , palpation , exploratory laparotomy , physical examination , laparotomy , abdomen , foreign bodies , foreign body , radiology , radiography , surgery
A 2‐year‐old Holstein cow presented with a history of colic signs of 3 days’ duration that had not responded to routine medical therapy. Physical examination findings were consistent with tachycardia and colic. Ultrasonographic examination of the abomasum revealed a thin hyperechoic line producing a cone shadow. Radiography of the cranial abdomen revealed two radiopaque objects within the abomasum. Right paracostal laparotomy and abomasotomy permitted palpation and manual removal of two metallic foreign bodies and a small quantity of gravel. The animal recovered well after surgery and no signs of colic were observed. Her appetite and rumination were also improved.

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