Abstract
Clinical and Ultrasonographic Observations of Omental Affections as Uncommon Causes of Mechanical Ileus in Cattle
Highlights
Ileus that is not cured by classical medical treatment is a great irritant to both clinicians and animals’ owners due to its confusing symptoms and substantial economic burden, respectively (Braun et al, 1993)
This kind of ileus may occur due to omental hernia (OH), omental fat necrosis (OFN), or omental bursitis (OB) (Hekmati and Zakarian 1971; Grymer et al, 1982; Pardon et al, 2009; Tharwat and Buczinski 2012)
As we show here, the omental lipomatosis was diagnosed in three cases with hyperechoic structures medial to the liver at the right abdomen where the visibility of intestine was completely hindered
Summary
Ileus that is not cured by classical medical treatment is a great irritant to both clinicians and animals’ owners due to its confusing symptoms and substantial economic burden, respectively (Braun et al, 1993). Mounting evidences have indicated that the omentum occupies a central position in the peritoneal defense system (Platell et al, 2000) It fulfills this function through immune aggregates located in its perivascular areas “milky spots”, absorptive capabilities of germs and other contaminants, providing a layer of fibrin that form collagen wall bounding and adhering the site of inflammation (Shimotsuma et al, 1993). Another well-known function of omentum is to maintain the intestine warm (Hall et al, 1998; Platell et al, 2000)
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