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A retrospective review of small intestinal intussusception in 126 cattle in Switzerland.
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Veterinary record open [Vet Rec Open] 2023 Mar 28; Vol. 10 (1), pp. e58. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Mar 28 (Print Publication: 2023). - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Intussusception is a form of ileus of the intestines in which an oral intestinal segment slides into the adjacent aboral intestinal segment, causing obstruction of the bowel.<br />Methods: We analysed the medical records of 126 cattle with intussusception of the small intestine.<br />Results: Demeanour and appetite were abnormal in 123 cattle. Non-specific signs of pain occurred in 26.2%, signs of visceral pain in 46.8% and signs of parietal pain in 56.4%. Intestinal motility was decreased or absent in 93.7% of the cattle. The most common findings of transrectal palpation were rumen dilation (37.3%) and dilated small intestines (24.6%). In 96% of the cattle, the rectum was empty or contained little faeces. The principal laboratory findings were hypokalaemia (89.6%), hypocalcaemia (76.5%), base excess (72.9%), hypochloraemia (71.8%), azotaemia (62.1%) and haemoconcentration (61.1%). The main ultrasonographic findings were reduced or absent intestinal motility (98.2%) and dilated small intestines (96.0%). A diagnosis of ileus was made in 87.8% and a diagnosis of ileus attributable to intussusception was made in another 9.8%. Right-flank laparotomy was carried out in 114 cattle. Fifty-six (44.4%) cows were discharged.<br />Conclusions: Clinical findings of intussusception in cattle are often non-specific. Ultrasonography may be required to diagnose ileus.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare they have no conflicts of interest.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors. Veterinary Record Open published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Veterinary Association.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2052-6113
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Veterinary record open
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37006917
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vro2.58