Bilateral 'gut-tie' in a recently castrated steer.
Small intestinal obstruction caused by 2 fibrous bands was found in a steer. Distended small intestine was palpable per rectum. Each band was located bilaterally between the caudal abdominal wall and the pelvic inlet. The compromised portion of intestine was considered nonviable and the animal was euthanized.
Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island C1A 4P3. marcolores@hotmail.com
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D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*