Abomasal volvulus in cattle following correction of left displacement by casting and rolling.
Seven adult cows developed abomasal volvulus immediately following correction of left displacement by casting and rolling. Three cows were rolled to provide temporary relief from left displaced abomasum because of concurrent disease and 4 were rolled as the principal therapy for left displacement. In each animal surgical correction of abomasal volvulus was accomplished via right paralumbar fossa celiotomy and inclusion of an omentopexy during abdominal closure. Surgery was performed within 24 hours of casting and rolling. All 7 cows recovered after surgery and were reported to have satisfactory milk production and appetite 6 weeks later.
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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D000018:Abomasum / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000662:veterinary*; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*