intussusception Flashcards
what do u see on a gi exam for intussuscepton
no rumen contraction
no ping on auscultation percussion
abdominal distension
on rectal exam what do u find for intussusception
no feces mucus n blood
gas filled loops 2in in diameteter
what do u see on chemistry for intussusception
high BUN, CR,
low K, CL, P,CA
what types of animals are more susceptible to intussusception
young less than 6mo,
what is the location for intussusception in a cattle
distal jejunum n proximal ileum
what is the location for intussusception in a horse
mid jejunum, ileo-cecal, ceco-colic
what 2 species are most prone to adhesions
humans n equine
what is a common complication post sx for intussusception
ileus and peritionitits
in cattle what is the post operative survivial rate
43%
for intestinal volvus what is the px
70% death rate
what is the most likely cause of intestinal volvus
clostridium perfringens type A
