Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology Madras Veterinary College Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Vepery, Chennai-560 007 (Tamil Nadu)
Online published on 20 October, 2011.
A four and half year old jersey crossbred cow was presented with the history of swelling in the brisket and submandibular region since ten days. Clinical examination revealed engorgement of jugular vein, venous stasis and muffled heart sound. Plain radiograpy revealed a linear foreign body and doppler echocardiography confirmed fibrous pericarditis/traumatic reticulo-pericarditis. Laprotomy followed by rumenotomy was performed. Exploration of the reticulum revealed a linear metallic foreign body which penetrated the reticulum. On immediate post-operative day pericardiocentesis was performed and an indwelling catheter was placed for 3 days to facilitate drainage and lavage. The animal showed progressive clinical improvement and was discharged.
