Reconstruction of lacerated wound on upper lip in a graded Murrah heifer – A case report

Authors

  • G. Kamalakar Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Y.S.R. Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • R. Mahesh Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Y.S.R. Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • V. Devi Prasad Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Y.S.R. Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Graded Murrah buffalo, Lacerated wound, Lip, Cheek, Reconstructive surgery

Abstract

A 4 year old Graded Murrah Buffalo heifer was presented with extensive lacerated wound on upper lip and nostril on right side that occurred due to an accident. It showed excessive salivation, restlessness, presence of blood clots. The animal was examined thoroughly and prepared for surgery. Reconstructive surgery of upper lip and cheek was carried out under mental nerve block and linear block using Lignocaine hydrochloride. Good surgical technique and effective post operative management made the case successful recovery.

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Buffalo Bulletin Vol.35 No.1

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Published

2018-03-13

How to Cite

Kamalakar, G., Mahesh, R., & Prasad, V. D. (2018). Reconstruction of lacerated wound on upper lip in a graded Murrah heifer – A case report. Buffalo Bulletin, 35(1), 1–4. Retrieved from https://kuojs.lib.ku.ac.th/index.php/BufBu/article/view/1138

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1 (2016): March

Section

Case Report