Regurgitation secondary to segmental torsion of intestine in a Bubalus bubalis: A case report

Abstract

A four-year-old and 8month pregnant Murrah buffalo was presented at university hospital in medicine section with history of anorexia, colic signs, continuous regurgitation of ruminal contents along with coughing and white mucoid discharge from the rectum. During clinical examination, animal was diffusely congested mucous membrane, respiratory distress with open mouth breathing. Animal collapsed during clinical examination. Intestinal torsion with necro-hemorrhagic enteritis and toxemia were verified by postmortem investigation of the patient. Histopathological examination of intestinal mucosa revealed severe hemorrhage and necrotic changes in intestinal mucosa and submucosa with leucocytic infiltration. Despite the low occurrence of digestive system disorders in cattle, intestinal torsion represents serious intestinal clinical conditions. These reports take attention to the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to provide a correct diagnosis of intestinal diseases.