Duodenal Obstruction Caused by Volvulus of the Duodenal Sigmoid Flexure in Dairy Cattle
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https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104108Keywords:
Duodenal obstruction, abomasal volvulus, sigmoid flexure, dairy cattle, surgeryAbstract
Duodenal obstructions are uncommon in cattle. Recently, a new condition clinically resembling abomasal volvulus (AV) but affecting the duodenal sigmoid flexure (SF) has been recognized in dairy cattle. The purpose of this retrospective study was to characterize this condition and determine the prognosis of cattle undergoing surgery. We hypothesized that values obtained from bloodwork would be of diagnostic value.