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What is the typical range of volvulus rotation in the jejunoileum?
What is the typical range of volvulus rotation in the jejunoileum?
- 90-180 degrees
- 450-540 degrees
- 180-360 degrees (correct)
- 360-450 degrees
What is a common physical exam finding in the acute stages of segmental volvulus?
What is a common physical exam finding in the acute stages of segmental volvulus?
- Diarrhea
- Pale mucous membranes
- Pear-shaped abdomen (correct)
- Lack of appetite
What laboratory finding is common in cattle with segmental volvulus?
What laboratory finding is common in cattle with segmental volvulus?
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypochloremic, metabolic alkalosis (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
What is the preferred surgical approach for a cow with segmental volvulus that is severely ill?
What is the preferred surgical approach for a cow with segmental volvulus that is severely ill?
What is the primary goal of surgical correction of segmental volvulus?
What is the primary goal of surgical correction of segmental volvulus?
In what situation would the surgeon exteriorize the small intestine during surgery?
In what situation would the surgeon exteriorize the small intestine during surgery?
What is the primary clinical sign noted in cattle with a volvulus of the intestine around the mesenteric root?
What is the primary clinical sign noted in cattle with a volvulus of the intestine around the mesenteric root?
How is mesenteric volvulus typically corrected in cattle?
How is mesenteric volvulus typically corrected in cattle?
What is the prognosis for cattle with uncomplicated correction of volvulus?
What is the prognosis for cattle with uncomplicated correction of volvulus?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of obstruction of the small intestine in cattle?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of obstruction of the small intestine in cattle?
In what physiologic state might a cattle with cecal dilatation show metabolic alkalosis?
In what physiologic state might a cattle with cecal dilatation show metabolic alkalosis?
How is simple cecal dilatation usually resolved in cattle?
How is simple cecal dilatation usually resolved in cattle?
What is a typical postoperative complication following surgery for cecal volvulus in cattle?
What is a typical postoperative complication following surgery for cecal volvulus in cattle?
What is the anatomy of the cecum in cattle?
What is the anatomy of the cecum in cattle?
What clinical sign is often associated with cecal volvulus in cattle?
What clinical sign is often associated with cecal volvulus in cattle?
Which treatment modality is recommended for unresponsive cases of cecal dilatation in cattle?
Which treatment modality is recommended for unresponsive cases of cecal dilatation in cattle?
What is the location of the proximal loop of the ascending colon?
What is the location of the proximal loop of the ascending colon?
What is the most common cause of obstruction in newborn calves?
What is the most common cause of obstruction in newborn calves?
What is the goal of surgery in atresia coli?
What is the goal of surgery in atresia coli?
What is the most common complication of atresia coli surgery?
What is the most common complication of atresia coli surgery?
What is the best way to diagnose atresia coli?
What is the best way to diagnose atresia coli?
What is the prognosis for calves with atresia coli?
What is the prognosis for calves with atresia coli?
What is the cause of obstruction of the descending colon and rectum?
What is the cause of obstruction of the descending colon and rectum?
What is the location of the distal loop of the ascending colon?
What is the location of the distal loop of the ascending colon?
What is the surgical approach for atresia coli?
What is the surgical approach for atresia coli?
What is the treatment for impacted feces in the spiral colon?
What is the treatment for impacted feces in the spiral colon?
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