Pyloric obstruction after toggle-pin fixation of left displaced abomasum in a cow.
One potential complication of blind abomasopexy techniques, including the toggle-pin technique, is the possibility of creating pyloric outflow obstruction. Cows that have had left displaced abomasum corrected by this method should be observed closely for the first 48 postsurgical hours for signs of deterioration. If pyloric obstruction is suspected and the securing sutures are cut before fibrous adhesions have formed, permanent damage may be minimized.
Kelton
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Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853.
Fubini
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D000018:Abomasum / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011707:Pyloric Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary