Paraovarian-omental bands as a cause of small intestinal obstruction in cows
Richardson, D.W.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 185(5): 517-519
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 6480464 Document Number: 236886
Small intestinal obstruction in 4 cows was caused by a fibrous band extending from the free edge of the greater omentum to the ovary or the tip of uterine horn. The band and distended small intestine were palpable per rectum in each cow. In 3 cows, severance of the fibrous band relieved the small intestinal obstruction and the cows recovered without complication. In the fourth, the affected portion of intestine ruptured during manipulation and the animal was destroyed.