Surgical Management of Bilateral Mandibular Fracture and Tongue Laceration in a Goat Balappanavar B.R.*, Vasanth M.S., Dean, Hugar Mahesh S., Post Graduate Scholar Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences (KVAFSU), Hassan-573202, karnataka *Assistant Professor and Corresponding author: E-mail: drbrbalu123@gmail.com
Online published on 26 July, 2017. Abstract A Osmanabadi cross female goat was presented with history of mandible fracture and tongue laceration following dog bite. Clinical examination revealed fracture of both horizontal mandible rami and tongue laceration. The fracture fragments were aligned and retained in position by interfragmentary wiring and lacerated tongue was sutured using simple interrupted manner. Tape muzzle and modified aluminium splint were applied as external co-aptation for additional support. Routine post-operative care was given and advised liquid diet. Animal had an uneventful recovery. Top Keywords Goat, interfragmentary wiring, mandible, tongue laceration. Top |