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Intussusception in cattle: 336 cases (1964-1993)
P D Constable1, G St Jean, B L Hull
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana 61501, USA.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|February 15, 1997
Summary
Intussusception in cattle is rare but more common in young calves. Surgical outcomes for cattle with intussusception are poor, with survival rates below 50%.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Intussusception, a condition where one segment of intestine telescopes into another, is a significant concern in cattle.
- Understanding risk factors and outcomes is crucial for improving treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors associated with intussusception in cattle.
- To describe clinical and laboratory findings, surgical management, and postoperative outcomes.
- To evaluate the survival rates for cattle treated for intussusception.
Main Methods:
- A hospital-based, case-control epidemiologic study and retrospective case series were conducted.
- Data were collected from medical records of cattle admitted to 17 North American veterinary teaching hospitals.
- Epidemiologic and detailed medical record analyses were performed on selected cases.
Main Results:
- 336 cases of intussusception were identified, with small intestinal intussusception being the most common type.
- Calves under 2 months old had a higher risk of small intestinal intussusception.
- Elective right flank laparotomy with intestinal resection and anastomosis was the primary surgical approach.
- Overall survival rate was 35% (20/57), and postoperative survival rate was 43% (20/46).
Conclusions:
- Intussusception in cattle, while rare, predominantly affects calves under two months of age.
- The survival rate for cattle undergoing surgical treatment for intussusception is low, less than 50%.