Abomasal-umbilical fistula in calf: a case report

Abstract

Among the congenital and traumatic diseases observed in calves there are the umbilical hernias, in which abdominal organs may select their hernia contents, suffering strangulation and necrosis. In this sense, the involvement of the abomasum is rare, but when present it is noted the formation of abomasal-umbilical fistula. Being the rare abomasal-umbilical fistula and due to scientific papers on the subject being scarce, the aim of this report is to describe the case of a calf with progressive weight loss and drainage milk secretion via an umbilical hole. After institution of surgical treatment, the patient had significant clinical improvement, not showing to date (one year and four months after surgery) correlated clinical symptoms. However, emphasize important points about this onfalopatia because the diagnosis and early treatment can contribute to improving the quality of life and survival of affected animals.