Opsomer G, Laurier L, de Kruif A, Murray R D
Department of Obstetrics, Reproduction and Herd Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium.
Vet Q. 1998 Jan;20(1):22-4. doi: 10.1080/01652176.1998.9694830.
Treatment of left displaced abomasum by rolling a cow led to mesenteric torsion. In order to pre-empt possible veterinary surgeon liability claims following such an outcome of treatment, it is necessary to inform the owner of the poor prognosis and risks of this treatment.