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Bovine Surgical Principles Flashcards

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  1. Which condition is the most common indication for performing a rumenotomy in cattle?

    Answer: Traumatic reticuloperitonitis (hardware disease)

    Traumatic reticuloperitonitis caused by swallowed metallic foreign bodies is the most common indication for rumenotomy, allowing removal of the foreign object.

  2. In a standing left flank laparotomy for left displaced abomasum correction using toggle-pin suture, what is the main risk of this technique?

    Answer: Inadvertent fixation of rumen instead of abomasum

    If the abomasum is not properly identified, the toggle pin may inadvertently fix the rumen to the body wall, causing persistent signs and requiring surgical revision.

  3. What is the most common complication following surgical repair of a bovine umbilical hernia?

    Answer: Seroma formation

    Seroma formation is the most common post-operative complication after umbilical hernia repair in cattle due to dead space created during dissection.

  4. During digit amputation in cattle, at which level is the digit most commonly amputated?

    Answer: Proximal interphalangeal joint

    Amputation at the proximal interphalangeal joint (pastern joint) preserves more of the weight-bearing surface and is the standard approach in bovine digit amputation.

  5. Which nerve block is used to desensitize the foot of a bovine patient for digit surgery?

    Answer: Intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block)

    Intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block) using lidocaine is the most practical and effective technique for desensitizing the bovine foot below the tourniquet.

  6. A cow with a chronic abscess of the dewclaw region unresponsive to antibiotics requires what surgical intervention?

    Answer: Dewclaw amputation

    Dewclaw amputation is the definitive treatment for chronic dewclaw abscess when antibiotic therapy has failed and the infection is localized to that structure.

  7. What is the primary purpose of using an omental wrap during rumenotomy closure?

    Answer: To reduce risk of leakage and promote healing at the closure site

    Wrapping omentum around the ruminotomy closure site helps seal potential leaks and promotes fibrin adhesion and healing of the incision.