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*Right flank omentopexy
*Right flank omentopexy
The right flank is incised and the displaced abomasum located. The organ is then deflated and repositioned in the correct location. The abomasum is sutured to the abdomainl wall and the incision is closed in aroutine manor.
The right flank is incised one hands distance behind the last rib and the displaced abomasum is located. The organ is then deflated and repositioned in the correct location. The abomasum is sutured to the abdomainl wall and the incision is closed in aroutine manor.
*Left flank omentopexy
*Left flank omentopexy
The left flank is incised just caudal to the last rib and the omentum adjacent to the abomasum is located. A long nylon suture is passed through the fat a few times and then through the ventral body wall. An assistant can help locate the correct position for the suture to be passed by palpated the region with a pair of artey forceps. The two pieces of suture are tied externally and hold the abomasum in the correct position whilst adhesions form.
*Right paramedian abomasopexy
*Right paramedian abomasopexy
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
Following surgical correction of an uncomplicated displacement sucess rates can reach 95%. Abomasomal volvulus and the presence of an abomasal ulcer are associated with a much poorer prognosis. Additionally tachycardia, decreased temperature, black faeces and long period of illness are also associated with poorer outcomes.
Following surgical correction of an uncomplicated displacement sucess rates can reach 95%. Abomasomal volvulus and the presence of an abomasal ulcer are associated with a much poorer prognosis. Additionally tachycardia, decreased temperature, black faeces and a long period of illness are all associated with poorer outcomes.
==References==
==References==