title: Minimally invasive field abomasopexy techniques for correction and fixation of left displacement of the abomasum in dairy cows.
abstract: To reduce the potential drawbacks associated with laparotomy techniques for correction and fixation of left displaced abomasums (LDA), minimally invasive techniques have been developed. This chapter reviews the toggle pin suture (TPS) and the laparoscopic abomasopexy procedures used in the field for correction and fixation of the abomasum for correction of left-displacement of the abomasum in dairy cows. The importance of case selection cannot be overestimated. By combining laparoscopy with the principle of the TPS procedure, the lack of visual control associated with the TPS procedure is eliminated, while the advantage of the speed of completion and minimal invasiveness provided by both procedures are maintained. Successful LDA treatment includes not only early detection and treatment of the LDA, but also the prevention of secondary ketosis and aggressive treatment of concurrent disease.
authors.affiliation: Prescott Animal Hospital, 2725 Edward Street North, Prescott, Ontario, K0E 1T0, Canada. hoofandpaw.locumvetservices@yahoo.ca
authors.forename: Kenneth D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: Denis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Harvey
authors.forename: Jean-Philippe
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Roy
mesh_terms: D000018:Abomasum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000662:veterinary; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome