Retrospective study of retroperitoneal abscess in cattle

Authors

  • S. Ferraro Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 2M2
  • A. Desrochers Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 2M2
  • S. Nichols Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 2M2
  • D. Francoz Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 2M2
  • M. Babkine Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 2M2
  • H. Larde Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada J2S 2M2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20173383

Keywords:

abscess, peritoneum, transverse oblique, internal oblique, laparotomy, case-series, treatment

Abstract

A retroperitoneal abscess is a collection of suppurative fluid between the peritoneum, the transverse and internal oblique muscles. It was reported in cattle following laparotomy. The objectives of this retrospective cases-series study are to describe the clinical signs, clinical pathological findings, treatment options and outcome.

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2017-09-14

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