Repeated occurrence of jejuno-jejunal intussusception in a calf

This paper reports the clinical findings, diagnostic imaging, surgical management, and necropsy of an unusual case of jejuno-jejunal intussusception in a calf that was diagnosed with the use of ultrasonography, and treated surgically by resection and end-to-end anastomosis. The calf fatally relapsed...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2009-03, Vol.50 (3), p.287-290
Main Authors: Pravettoni, Davide, Morandi, Nicola, Rondena, Marco, Riccaboni, Pietro, Zani, Davide D, Scandella, Massimiliano, Belloli, Angelo G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
abdominal ganglia
Anastomosis, Surgical - veterinary
Animals
calves
case studies
Cattle
cattle diseases
Cattle Diseases - diagnosis
Cattle Diseases - surgery
digestive system diseases
disease diagnosis
end-to-end anastomosis
enteritis
Fatal Outcome
Female
ganglionitis
intussusception
Intussusception - diagnosis
Intussusception - surgery
Intussusception - veterinary
Jejunal Diseases - diagnosis
Jejunal Diseases - surgery
Jejunal Diseases - veterinary
jejunum
Laparotomy - veterinary
mortality
nervous system diseases
Recurrence
resection
Scientific
surgery
ultrasonography
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Summary:This paper reports the clinical findings, diagnostic imaging, surgical management, and necropsy of an unusual case of jejuno-jejunal intussusception in a calf that was diagnosed with the use of ultrasonography, and treated surgically by resection and end-to-end anastomosis. The calf fatally relapsed 8 d after laparotomy. Necropsy and histology revealed enteritis and myenteric ganglionitis.
ISSN:0008-5286