RELATÓRIO DE ESTÁGIO CURRICULAR SUPERVISIONADO/RELATO DE CASO: CORREÇÃO DE DESLOCAMENTO DE ABOMASO Á ESQUERDA PELA TÉCNICA DE ABOMASOPEXIA

Abstract

Left displaced abomasum (LDA) is a common digestive disorder in high-producing dairy cows, especially during the postpartum period, and is associated with metabolic disturbances, inadequate nutritional management, and intensive production systems. The present study aims to report a case of LDA in a multiparous cow, 14 days postpartum, submitted to surgical correction using the abomasopexy technique through the right flank with the animal standing. 22 The diagnosis was established based on clinical history, decreased milk production, hyporexia, left abdominal distension, and identification of a metallic tympanic sound (“ping”) upon simultaneous percussion and auscultation. Treatment consisted of laparotomy through the right paralumbar fossa, decompression of the abomasum, anatomical repositioning, and fixation to the abdominal wall. The anesthetic protocol included sedation with xylazine, epidural anesthesia, and an inverted L locoregional block using lidocaine. Postoperative management involved antibiotic therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, and analgesia. Progressive recovery of milk production and absence of recurrence were observed, demonstrating the effectiveness of the technique employed.