Journal of Veterinary Science & Medical DiagnosisISSN: 2325-9590

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Research Article, J Vet Sci Med Diagn Vol: 5 Issue: 3

Traumatic Pericarditis in Cattle: Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Ultrasonographic Findings

Ibrahim HMM1* and Gomaa NA2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
2Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kafr El-sheikh University, Kafr El-sheikh, Egypt
Corresponding author : Hussam Mohamed Mohamed Ibrahim
Department of Internal Medicine, Infectious and Fish Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
Tel: 002-050-2214233
E-mail: dr_hussamhabosha@yahoo.com
Received: February 29, 2016 Accepted: April 05, 2016 Published: April 10, 2016
Citation: Ibrahim HMM, Gomaa NAE (2016) Traumatic Pericarditis in Cattle: Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Ultrasonographic Findings. J Vet Sci Med Diagn 5:3. doi:10.4172/2325-9590.1000198

Abstract

Traumatic Pericarditis in Cattle: Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Ultrasonographic Findings

Pericarditis is an inflammation of the pericardium with accumulation of serous or fibrinous inflammatory products. In cattle, it is always a common sequel to traumatic perforation of the reticular wall, diaphragm and pericardial sac by metallic and non-metallic sharp foreign body. A case series study was conducted between April, 2014 and December, 2015 in cattle herds in Mansoura, Egypt to determine the risk factors, clinical features and ultrasonographic findings of traumatic pericarditis. Forty cattle expressing clinical signs of cardiac problems were selected and thorough clinically examined. Statistical analysis using multivariable logistic regression showed that magnet administration, positive pain test, history of abrupt and sudden milk drop and hearing grunt were significantly associated with traumatic pericarditis in cattle.

Keywords: Traumatic pericarditis; Risk factors; Clinical signs; Ultrasonography; Cattle

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