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P-ISSN: 2349-6800, E-ISSN: 2320-7078

Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2019, Vol. 7, Issue 3
Ultrasonographic diagnosis of uroabdomen due to urinary bladder rupture in a Kangayam bull calf

E Venkatesakumar, G Vijayakumar, S Sivaraman, R Ravi, K Mohanambal and B Sudhakara Reddy

A four month old male Kangayam calf was presented with the history of abdominal distension, anorexia, anuria and achezia for four days. Clinical examination of the calf revealed depression, dehydration (enophthalmos and reduced skin elasticity), bilateral abdominal distension with fluid thrill on tactile percussion, elevated pulse (98/min) and respiratory rate (48/min). Haemoconcentration (Packed cell volume 58 %), leukocytosis (16300/cumm), elevated blood urea nitrogen (236 mg/dl) and creatinine (9.4 mg/dl) were noticed. Ultrasonographic examination of distended abdomen showed anechoic free fluid with floating viscera and ruptured urinary bladder at ventral side. Ultrasonographic guided abdominocentesis revealed light yellow coloured fluid with low specific gravity (1.020), alkaline nature (pH 8.0) and urine smell. Peritoneal to serum creatinine ratio was 3.5. Based on ultrasonographic examination of abdomen and peritoneal to serum creatinine ratio (more than 2.0), the case was diagnosed as uroabdomen due to urinary bladder rupture. The calf was treated with antibiotic and fluid therapy to stabilize initially before surgical procedure. The animal collapsed during surgical preparation for transabdominal repair of ruptured urinary bladder.
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How to cite this article:
E Venkatesakumar, G Vijayakumar, S Sivaraman, R Ravi, K Mohanambal, B Sudhakara Reddy. Ultrasonographic diagnosis of uroabdomen due to urinary bladder rupture in a Kangayam bull calf. J Entomol Zool Stud 2019;7(3):100-103.

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