Surgical Management of Aural Hematoma in a Rabbit Ramakrishnan A.1, Gokulakrishnan M.2, Palanivelrajan M.3,* 1Post Graduate Scholar, Department of Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Vepery, Chennai - 600007 (Tamil Nadu) 2Assistant Professor, Department of Clinics, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Vepery, Chennai - 600007 (Tamil Nadu) 3Assistant Professor, Department of Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Vepery, Chennai - 600007 (Tamil Nadu) *Corresponding author, E-mail: palanivelrajan.m@tanuvas.ac.in
Online Published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract A rabbit was presented with history of swelling in left ear since past one week. Physical examination revealed soft painless inflammation at the base of left ear pinna. Aspiration of fluid confirmed diagnosis of aural hematoma. The animal was induced and maintained with Isoflurane with mask open breathing system. The surgical wound was dressed and pressure bandage was applied every three days. The animal recovered uneventfully. Top Keywords Aural, Ear pinna, Hematoma, Rabbit. Top |