2020
DOI: 10.1186/s13028-020-00527-1
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Ultrasonographic documentation of type-3 abomasal ulcer in a cow with left displacement of the abomasum

Abstract: Background: Ultrasonographic documentation of perforated abomasal ulcer has not been published till now. This report describes the clinical, ultrasonographic and postmortem findings in a Jersey cow with type-3 abomasal ulcer and left displacement of the abomasum (LDA). Case report: The main clinical findings were abnormal demeanour, rumen atony and tympany, positive foreign body tests, positive auscultation and simultaneous ballottement on the left side, abdominal guarding and loss of negative pressure in the … Show more

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“…However, the ulcer itself could not be visualized in any of the calves. The ultrasonographic visualisation of a perforated abomasal ulcer in a cow was only recently reported [ 50 ]. Fibrin deposits and/or fibrin strands were seen in 21 calves reflecting the severity of peritonitis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the ulcer itself could not be visualized in any of the calves. The ultrasonographic visualisation of a perforated abomasal ulcer in a cow was only recently reported [ 50 ]. Fibrin deposits and/or fibrin strands were seen in 21 calves reflecting the severity of peritonitis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…If volvulus is suspected, it is advisable to pay attention to the pylorus position, which will be in a more cranial orientation than usual [42]. Finally, abomasal ulcers cannot be detected by ultrasound [43]. Even if the ulcer perforates the abomasum, it can be misinterpreted as peritonitis [43].…”
Section: Livermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, abomasal ulcers cannot be detected by ultrasound [43]. Even if the ulcer perforates the abomasum, it can be misinterpreted as peritonitis [43].…”
Section: Livermentioning
confidence: 99%