Pyloro-duodenal hernia with formation of enterocutaneous fistula in a buffalo calf following a dog attack
Journal Title: Open Veterinary Journal - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
A body wall hernia entrapping abomasum and concurrent duodenal fistula in a buffalo calf aged about 8 months, secondary to a dog bite was successfully treated by closure of fistulous orifice and ventro lateral herniorrhaphy.
Authors and Affiliations
G. Kamalakar| Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India, 516360, V. Devi Prasad| Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India, 516360, J. Devaratnam| Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India, 516360, A. Ganeshan| Department of Animal Reproduction and Gynaecology, College of Veterinary Science, Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India, 516360
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