Ventral laparoscopic abomasopexy in 18 cattle with displaced abomasum.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the feasibility and outcome of a technique for laparoscopic abomasopexy in cattle with displaced abomasum (DA).


METHODS
Retrospective study.


METHODS
Dairy cattle (n=18).


METHODS
Retrieved data included signalment, clinical findings, treatments, and outcome. Laparoscopic abomasopexy was performed with the sedated cow in dorsal recumbency. The pexy site was determined after identification of the antrum and the greater curvature of the abomasum. Three or 4 absorbable sutures were passed through the body wall and abomasal wall for abomasal fixation. Wound complications, DA recurrence, food consumption, owner satisfaction, and long-term survival were assessed.


RESULTS
Left DA was diagnosed in 17 cows and right DA in 1 cow. Abomasal decompression was performed in 12 cows and abomasopexy was achieved in all cows. Surgical wounds healed without complication, except in 4 cows that had mild periportal swelling. Postoperative return to normal appetite occurred quickly except for 2 cows with concurrent diseases. Owner satisfaction varied from good to excellent. DA did not recur.


CONCLUSIONS
Ventral laparoscopic abomasopexy was successfully performed in 18 cows with DA. Abomasal decompression was necessary for adequate abomasal manipulation and identification of landmarks for pexy. An adequate return to food consumption and no recurrence of DA occurred (mean follow-up, 15.5 months).


CONCLUSIONS
Ventral laparoscopic abomasopexy is technically feasible and an effective method for surgical treatment of DA.
Mulon
Pierre-Yves
PY
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada. pierre-yves.mulon@umontreal.ca
Babkine
Marie
M
Desrochers
André
A
D000018:Abomasum / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003612:Dairying; D005260:Female; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011792:Quebec / Q000453:epidemiology; D011996:Records / Q000662:veterinary; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing