Paraovarian-omental bands as a cause of small intestinal obstruction in cows.

Small intestinal obstruction caused by a fibrous band extending from the free edge of the greater omentum to the ovary or the tip of uterine horn was found in 4 cows. The band and distended small intestine were palpable per rectum in each cow. In 3 cows, severance of the fibrous band relieved the small intestinal obstruction and the cows recovered without complication. In the fourth cow, the compromised portion of intestine ruptured during manipulation and the animal was euthanatized.