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Spiral colon intussusception in a three-year-old bull
E Strand1, B Welker, P Modransky
1Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg 24061.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|March 15, 1993
Summary
A 3-year-old bull experienced intussusception of the spiral colon, a condition where the intestine telescopes into itself. Necropsy confirmed intestinal necrosis, preventing surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary surgery
- Large animal internal medicine
- Bovine pathology
Background:
- Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in various species.
- Spiral colon intussusception in adult cattle is rare, with limited case reports.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old Charolais bull presented with clinical signs suggestive of intestinal obstruction.
- Necropsy revealed intussusception involving approximately 40 cm of the spiral colon's first centripetal gyrus.
Findings:
- The affected intestine exhibited significant necrosis.
- No predisposing lesions in the mesentery or intestinal lumen were identified.
- Surgical intervention was deemed impossible due to intestinal compromise and anatomical location.
Implications:
- This case highlights the challenges in diagnosing and treating spiral colon intussusception in cattle.
- Understanding the pathology and limitations of surgical intervention is crucial for prognosis.
- Further research into predisposing factors and potential medical management is warranted.