Radiographic Evaluation and Soft Palate Diverticulectomy of Impacted Dulaa in Two Camels (Camelus dromedarius)

Two camels of impacted dulaa (soft palate diverticulum) were presented with a history of inability of soft palate protrusion, anorexia and dyspnoea. Clinical examination with radiographic evaluation was done. Clinical examination of throat region revealed pain and dyspnoea on palpation. Lateral radiographic view of cranial cervical region was taken and radiograph showed increased radiodensity of irregular soft tissue with scattered gaseous radiolucency. Complete clinical and radiographic examination revealed accumulation of food and pus in the soft palate and surgical resection of impacted dulaa was planned. Soft palate diverticulectomy was done by intraoral approach under general anaesthesia. Both the animals recovered uneventfully. The conclusion of the clinical case report was that, in case of impacted dulaa, pharyngeal region radiography helps delineating the larynx, proximal trachea, oesophagus, naso and oropharynx. Enlarged size and radiodense dulaa (impacted by feed material) were seen radiographically and helped planning the surgery.