26 Questions
What is the typical range of volvulus rotation in the jejunoileum?
180-360 degrees
What is a common physical exam finding in the acute stages of segmental volvulus?
Pear-shaped abdomen
What laboratory finding is common in cattle with segmental volvulus?
Hypochloremic, metabolic alkalosis
What is the preferred surgical approach for a cow with segmental volvulus that is severely ill?
Lateral recumbency exploratory laparotomy
What is the primary goal of surgical correction of segmental volvulus?
Untwisting the volvulus
In what situation would the surgeon exteriorize the small intestine during surgery?
If the volvulus is very tight or involves a large portion of the small intestine
What is the primary clinical sign noted in cattle with a volvulus of the intestine around the mesenteric root?
Unrelenting pain
How is mesenteric volvulus typically corrected in cattle?
IV fluids and surgical untwisting
What is the prognosis for cattle with uncomplicated correction of volvulus?
Generally good
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of obstruction of the small intestine in cattle?
Resection and anastomosis
In what physiologic state might a cattle with cecal dilatation show metabolic alkalosis?
Obstructed state
How is simple cecal dilatation usually resolved in cattle?
IV fluid therapy
What is a typical postoperative complication following surgery for cecal volvulus in cattle?
Recurrence of volvulus
What is the anatomy of the cecum in cattle?
Attached to the large colon dorsally via the cecocolic fold
What clinical sign is often associated with cecal volvulus in cattle?
Scant feces
Which treatment modality is recommended for unresponsive cases of cecal dilatation in cattle?
Typhlectomy
What is the location of the proximal loop of the ascending colon?
Dorsal to the first segment
What is the most common cause of obstruction in newborn calves?
Atresia coli
What is the goal of surgery in atresia coli?
Remove meconium from the proximal intestine
What is the most common complication of atresia coli surgery?
Peritonitis
What is the best way to diagnose atresia coli?
Abdominal distension and no passage of feces
What is the prognosis for calves with atresia coli?
Fair to good
What is the cause of obstruction of the descending colon and rectum?
All of the above
What is the location of the distal loop of the ascending colon?
Left side of the mesentery
What is the surgical approach for atresia coli?
Right paralumbar fossa laparotomy
What is the treatment for impacted feces in the spiral colon?
Extraluminal massage and injection of mineral oil or DSS
Test your knowledge on bovine diseases affecting the cecum, large colon, and descending colon. Explore topics such as segmental volvulus of the jejunoileum, ischemia, and acute abdominal pain in cattle.
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