Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases

Uygur Canatan; Vildan Aslan Canatan; Ceren Dolu; Dilara Firat; Nihal Gül Satar

doi:10.33988/auvfd.1809651

Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases

Abstract

Richter’s hernia, involving partial entrapment of a hollow organ wall, is rare in calves and may lead to necrosis and fistula formation. This report describes three Simmental calves (3–4 months old) presenting with non-reducible umbilical swellings and abomasal discharge. Surgical exploration confirmed Richter’s hernia with an abomasal fistula. Affected segments were excised and repaired. All cases recovered without complications. These findings highlight the importance of considering Richter's hernia in calves with atypical umbilical presentations, particularly when accompanied by fistulous discharge.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Surgery

Journal Section

Case Report

Authors

Uygur Canatan ^*
0000-0001-9650-0891
Türkiye

Vildan Aslan Canatan This is me
0000-0001-5323-6891
Türkiye

Ceren Dolu
0000-0002-2159-3058
Türkiye

Dilara Firat This is me
0009-0005-7637-402X
Türkiye

Nihal Gül Satar
0000-0002-3505-3394
Türkiye

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May 24, 2026

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October 27, 2025

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May 17, 2026

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Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

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https://doi.org/10.33988/auvfd.1809651

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APA

Canatan, U., Aslan Canatan, V., Dolu, C., Firat, D., & Satar, N. G. (2026). Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.33988/auvfd.1809651

AMA

1.Canatan U, Aslan Canatan V, Dolu C, Firat D, Satar NG. Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases. Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.33988/auvfd.1809651

Chicago

Canatan, Uygur, Vildan Aslan Canatan, Ceren Dolu, Dilara Firat, and Nihal Gül Satar. 2026. “Richter’s Hernia Complicated by Abomasal Fistula in Simmental Calves: A Report of Three Cases”. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.33988/auvfd.1809651.

EndNote

Canatan U, Aslan Canatan V, Dolu C, Firat D, Satar NG (May 1, 2026) Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi Advanced Online Publication

IEEE

[1]U. Canatan, V. Aslan Canatan, C. Dolu, D. Firat, and N. G. Satar, “Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases”, Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg, no. Advanced Online Publication, May 2026, doi: 10.33988/auvfd.1809651.

ISNAD

Canatan, Uygur - Aslan Canatan, Vildan - Dolu, Ceren - Firat, Dilara - Satar, Nihal Gül. “Richter’s Hernia Complicated by Abomasal Fistula in Simmental Calves: A Report of Three Cases”. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi. Advanced Online Publication (May 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.33988/auvfd.1809651.

JAMA

1.Canatan U, Aslan Canatan V, Dolu C, Firat D, Satar NG. Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases. Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2026. doi:10.33988/auvfd.1809651.

MLA

Canatan, Uygur, et al. “Richter’s Hernia Complicated by Abomasal Fistula in Simmental Calves: A Report of Three Cases”. Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi, no. Advanced Online Publication, May 2026, doi:10.33988/auvfd.1809651.

Vancouver

1.Uygur Canatan, Vildan Aslan Canatan, Ceren Dolu, Dilara Firat, Nihal Gül Satar. Richter’s hernia complicated by abomasal fistula in Simmental calves: A report of three cases. Ankara Univ Vet Fak Derg. 2026 May 1;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.33988/auvfd.1809651