Cecal volvulus in a ewe

Cecal volvulus in a ewe was diagnosed and surgically treated. Clinical signs were similar to those observed in cattle with cecal volvulus. Rectal palpation, which is an important diagnostic aid in cattle, was not possible in the ewe. Thus, the decision for surgery was based on clinical signs indicat...

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Published inJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 194; no. 12; p. 1726
Main Authors Modransky, P.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA), Welker, F.H, Scarratt, W.K, Rashmir, A.M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.06.1989
Subjects
ANIMAL DISEASE SYMPTOMS
Animals
BREBIS
CASE STUDIES
Cecal Diseases - surgery
Cecal Diseases - veterinary
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC
DIAGNOSTICO
ESTUDIOS DE CASOS PRACTICOS
ETUDE DE CAS
EWES
Female
INTESTIN
Intestinal Obstruction - surgery
Intestinal Obstruction - veterinary
INTESTINES
INTESTINOS
OVEJA
Sheep
Sheep Diseases - surgery
SINTOMAS DE ENFERMEDADES (ANIMALES)
SYMPTOME DE MALADIE ANIMALE
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Summary:Cecal volvulus in a ewe was diagnosed and surgically treated. Clinical signs were similar to those observed in cattle with cecal volvulus. Rectal palpation, which is an important diagnostic aid in cattle, was not possible in the ewe. Thus, the decision for surgery was based on clinical signs indicative of gastrointestinal obstruction, with the diagnosis of cecal volvulus being made at the time of surgery. Recovery after surgery was rapid, and follow-up evaluation at 13 months indicated no recurrence of the problem.
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ISSN:0003-1488
1943-569X