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Research (Published
online : 15-06-2013)
1. Clinical
and diagnostic methods for evaluation of sharp foreign body syndrome in
buffaloes - Nasr-Eldin M. Aref and Mohamed A. H. Abdel-Hakiem
Veterinary World,
2013; 6(9):
586-591
doi: 10.5455/vetworld.2013.586-591
Abstract
Aim:
The present study was designed to evaluate clinically and
under laboratory condition the sharp foreign body syndrome (SFBS)
in buffaloes with special emphasis on the diagnostic value of
radiography, ultrasonography and blood gases and acidbase balance.
Materials and Methods: 196 buffaloes with a history of
anorexia, reduction of milk production and no response to previous
medical treatment were included in the present study. These
animals were subjected to clinical and radiographical
examinations. Positive cases for SFBS were further evaluated by
sonography, hemato-biochemical and blood gas and acid base balance
analysis.
Results: Out of 196 admitted cases, 49 (25%) cases were
confirmed as SFBS by clinical and radiographical examination.
Positive cases were subsequently divided into two main categories
(complicated and non complicated) according to radiographical and
sonographical findings. SFBS with no complication was diagnosed in
16 cases while 33 cases showed various degrees of complication
including reticular adhesion (abdominal and diaphragmatic, n= 23),
diaphragmatic hernia (n = 6) and traumatic pericarditis (n = 4).
Leukocytosis, hyperprotenemia and increased activity of AST and
ALT were of additional values in the diagnosis of SFBS. A
consistent finding of primary metabolic alkalosis was recorded in
all cases except one with advanced traumatic pericarditis that
showed metabolic acidosis.
Conclusion: While there is no substitution for clinical
examination, using of ultrasonography and radiography
simultaneously are essential for proper evaluation and
differentiation between various sequelae of SFBS in buffaloes.
Radiography is an efficient tool for visualization of metallic
foreign body while ultrasonography is an excellent device in
assessing fibrinous deposits. Hemato-biochemical and blood gases
and acid base balance are of additional values in discriminating
between various outcomes of SFBS.
Keywords: acid-base balance, blood gases, buffaloes,
radiography, sharp foreign body syndrome, ultrasonography
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