A retrospective study of oesophageal endoscopy in cattle – oesophagoscopy for diagnosis of mucosal disease.
Abstract: Oesophageal endoscopy in cattle has been rarely reported in the literature. It has, however, been used for many years as an aid to the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses of the upper gastrointestinal tract in small animals and horses. We have assessed the potential value of oesophagoscopy on 120 bovine patients presented at the 2nd Medical Clinic for Ruminants and Swine at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, over a period of three years. In the course of the study, cattle exhibiting symptoms such as salivation, regurgitation or swelling in the neck region were referred for endoscopic examination. The main indication was to confirm or exclude bovine virus diarrhoea virus infection in calves, in which typical erosions were visible endoscopically on the mucosa of the oesophagus in infected animals. In addition, endoscopy proved to be useful for the diagnosis of diverticula, ruptures and inflammation of the oesophagus. Oesophagoscopy can be considered to be a valuable supplementary aid to clinical examination and, in many cases, can facilitate diagnosis.
Copyright 2002 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.
Publication Date: 2002-07-03 PubMed ID: 12093196DOI: 10.1053/tvjl.2001.0653Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research explores the effectiveness of oesophageal endoscopy, a diagnostic tool typically used for smaller animals and horses, on cattle. Using this technology on 120 bovine patients, the researchers found that it aids in identifying several diseases including virus diarrhoea virus infection, diverticula, ruptures, and inflammations.
Understanding the Research Background
- This research fills a gap in veterinary literature by discussing the use of oesophageal endoscopy in diagnosing diseases in cattle. The technology, more commonly used in diagnosing issues in smaller animals and horses, hadn’t been extensively explored for larger livestock like cattle.
- A total of 120 cattle, exhibiting certain symptoms such as salivation, neck swelling or regurgitation, were part of the study conducted at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna over a span of three years.
Main Objectives of the Research
- The predominant goal of the study was to confirm or dismiss the presence of the bovine virus diarrhoea virus in calves. Infected animals usually exhibit visible erosions on the mucosa of the oesophagus, a factor that can be identified via oesophagoscopy.
- Otherwise, the research also sought to test the efficacy of this diagnostic tool in identifying other oesophageal issues including diverticula, ruptures, and inflammations.
Key Findings of the Study
- Results of the study emphasize the value of oesophagoscopy in facilitating diagnoses of numerous bovine diseases. It could thus be used as an effective supplement to regular clinical examinations.
- The endoscopic technique proved useful in identifying not just the bovine virus diarrhoea virus, but also other oesophageal issues like diverticula, ruptures, and inflammations.
Implications of the Research
- The study opens up a new line of exploration in veterinary medicine for larger livestock practitioners, especially in the bovine field.
- This technological adaptation could significantly improve early diagnosis and treatment of diseases in cattle, and consequently enhance livestock health, agriculture economy, and food safety.
Cite This Article
APA
Franz S, Baumgartner W.
(2002).
A retrospective study of oesophageal endoscopy in cattle – oesophagoscopy for diagnosis of mucosal disease.
Vet J, 163(2), 205-210.
https://doi.org/10.1053/tvjl.2001.0653 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Second Medical Clinic for Ruminants and Swine, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria. Sonja.Franz@vu-wien.ac.at
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Bovine Virus Diarrhea-Mucosal Disease / diagnosis
- Cattle
- Esophagoscopes
- Esophagoscopy / veterinary
- Esophagus / pathology
- Female
- Male
- Mucous Membrane / pathology
- Retrospective Studies
Citations
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- Sato S, Kanno C, Arai Y, Yoshimura A, Ando R, Maeda Y, Kawaguchi H, Takahashi F. Ruminant stimulating device-associated esophageal obstruction in a Japanese black heifer with acquired esophageal diverticulum. Vet Res Commun 2024 Nov 14;49(1):2.
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