Hygroma in dog

Hygroma in Dog

1. A CLINICAL DISCUSSION ON HYGROMA IN DOG

2. “A hygroma is a false bursa, which is a nonpainful , fluid-filled swelling surrounded by a thick, fibrous capsule that develops under the skin. “ What is a hygroma ? Hygroma most commonly develop on the outside of the elbow. Hygroma can become infected in which case they are painful.

3. A hygroma is caused by repeated trauma to an area over a bony prominence. What causes a hygroma ? The trauma most often occurs as a result of lying on hard surfaces, such as cement or hardwood floors. It is more common in larger breed dogs in which more weight is placed on the bony area having contact with the hard surface.

4. ANATOMY OF DOG ELBOW

5. CASE RECORD Case no : 224/814 Date : 26-3-2013 Owner’s name : Khodidas A .Patel Village : Deesa Species : Dog Sex : M ale Age : 6 year

6. The soft mass present at elbow joint since last 1 month Rupture 5 days before & fluid came out HISTORY

7. CLINICAL OBSERVATION Temperature : 101.5 ˚ F Respiration rate : 25/min. Pulse rate : 7 5/min. Ruptured capped elbow Not showing pain Pedunculated mass was not infected

8. SURGICAL TREATMENT HYGROMA IN DOG

9. SITE OF HYGROMA HYGROMA MASS ELBOW JOINT

10. MANUAL HANDLING BY HAND AND BIND A BANDAG AROUND MOUTH SEDATION BY : ATROPINE SULPHATE: .02mg/kg XYLAZINE:1 mg/kg RESTRAINING OF ANIMAL

11. SCRUBBING SHAVING Preparation of surgical site SCRUBBING WASHING

12. TRANSFER ON STRATURE PRE OPERATIVE PREPARATION & TASK PREPARED SITE FOR FLUID THERAPY BETWEEN STIFLE AND HOCK JOINT TRANSFER ON STRATURE

13. SURGICAL TABLE WITH SURGICAL PACK & SURGICAL ACCESSORIES SURGICAL PACK

14. SAPHENOUS VEIN INSERTING BUTTERFLY CATHETER IN SAPHENOUS VEIN FOR FLUID THERAPY

15. FIXING OF BUTTERFLY CATHETER WITH BANDAGE STARTING OF FLUID THERAPY

16. Diazepam(0.50mg/kg) + Ketamine (10 mg/kg) Total maintaining dose during operation Ketamine+Diazepam 3ml+3ml

17. Elliptical incision on lateral side

18. En-block resection of mass

19. Complete removal of mass

20. Simple continuous suturing of sub - cutanous layer by Vicryl #1

21. Simple interrupted skin suture by cotton thread

22. Apply Betadine Apply Neosporine powder Apply Betadine pad Apply Cotton Bandage 1 2 3 4

23. Bandaging after Application of Cotton Bandage Apply Adhesive Tape

24. Completion of Bandaging

25. Melonex - 3ml (@ 0.5 mg/kg BW) Tab. Ceftriaxone 500 mg BID (@ 10 mg/kg BW) 3) Advised for regular antiseptic dressing with 5% Betadine solution and local application of the Betadine ointment . 4) Avoid rubbing on hard surface POST OPERATIVE CARE

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