Risk factors for, and surgical management of atresia coli in dairy calves

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General Ph.D. Student, Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tehran University of Science and Research, Tehran, Iran

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The purpose of this review is to investigate the factors affecting colon atresia and its surgical management in dairy calves. Congenital defects are those abnormalities present at birth. During embryogenesis, many anomalies can occur. The primitive gut tube lengthens quickly and rotates, allowing the gastrointestinal tract acquire its final position and orientation. Because the colon of large animals is complex, most changes occur in this segment. Thus, in ruminants, colon atresia is the most frequent malformation, affecting mainly ascending colon, at the level of the spiral loop. Atresia of the colon can be caused by gene mutation, error in morphogenesis and fetal development or environmental factors. In this study, in addition to the anatomical findings of colonic atresia, in which local factors, such as a compromised blood supply during embryogenesis, are more consistent than genetic factors. However, finding the main causes of colonic atresia helps to reduce its incidence, reduce the suffering of animals and reduce the economic loss of breeding farms. In general, the diagnosis of colonic atresia is possible through the evaluation of clinical symptoms, physical examination and diagnostic imaging, and the success of the treatment of colonic atresia depends on early diagnosis, in which history and radiography play an important role.

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Professional Journal of Domestic
Volume 23, Issue 3 - Serial Number 27
In progress
March 2024
Pages 11-16

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