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Cecal volvulus in a ewe.

P D Modransky1, F H Welker, W K Scarratt

  • 1Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|June 15, 1989
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Cecal volvulus, a gastrointestinal obstruction, was successfully diagnosed and surgically treated in a ewe. The ewe experienced a rapid recovery and showed no recurrence of the condition after 13 months.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Large Animal Medicine
  • Sheep Health

Background:

  • Cecal volvulus is a recognized condition in cattle, often diagnosed via rectal palpation.
  • Gastrointestinal obstructions pose significant health risks in livestock.

Observation:

  • A ewe presented with clinical signs consistent with gastrointestinal obstruction.
  • Rectal palpation, a key diagnostic tool in cattle, was not feasible in this ewe.
  • Surgical intervention was decided based on clinical indicators of obstruction.

Findings:

  • Cecal volvulus was diagnosed intraoperatively in the ewe.
  • Surgical treatment resulted in a rapid and successful recovery.
  • Long-term follow-up at 13 months confirmed no relapse of cecal volvulus.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the successful surgical management of cecal volvulus in sheep.
  • It underscores the importance of clinical signs for diagnosing gastrointestinal obstructions when specific diagnostic aids are unavailable.
  • The findings support surgical treatment as an effective option for cecal volvulus in ewes.