Duodenal Obstruction Caused by Volvulus of the Duodenal Sigmoid Flexure in Dairy Cattle

Authors

  • S. R. Vogel Farm Animal Hospital, Department of Clincal Sciences, University of Montreal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8H5
  • S. Nichols Farm Animal Hospital, Department of Clincal Sciences, University of Montreal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8H5
  • S. Buczinski Ambulatory Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Montreal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8H5
  • M. Babkine Farm Animal Hospital, Department of Clincal Sciences, University of Montreal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8H5
  • M. Veillette Ambulatory Clinic, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Montreal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8H5
  • A. Desrochers Farm Animal Hospital, Department of Clincal Sciences, University of Montreal, St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 8H5

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20104108

Keywords:

Duodenal obstruction, abomasal volvulus, sigmoid flexure, dairy cattle, surgery

Abstract

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.

Cover image of the 43rd Conference Proceedings: Two short-horned cattle grazing in a field, surrounded by a flock of egrets. Yellow background.

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Published

2010-08-19

Issue

2010

Section

Research Summaries 1