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TREATMENT OF DIAPHRAGMATIC HERNIA IN BUFFALOES
Author(s) -
Singh J.,
Prasad B.,
Kumar R.,
Kohli R. N.,
Rathor S. S.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1977.tb05465.x
Subject(s) - medicine , diaphragmatic hernia , surgery , anesthesia , chloral hydrate , diaphragm (acoustics) , diaphragmatic breathing , hernia , fibrous joint , physics , alternative medicine , pathology , acoustics , loudspeaker
SUMMARY The surgical treatment of diaphragmatic hernia attempted on 19 lactating buffaloes is described. Thirteen cases recovered uneventfully, 1 recovered after developing brisket oedema and 5 died, 3 during surgery and 2 postoperatively. The desired depth of anaesthesia was achieved by the administration of 6% chloral hydrate followed by 5% thiopentone sodium. A postxiphoid approach and the use of a continuous lock stitch suture were preferred to repair the vent in the diaphragm. Pre‐ and post‐operative use of hydrocortisones and fluids and sufficient tissues oxygenation by controlled positive pressure respirration are believed to be keys to the success of the treatment adopted.