Ultrasound Guided Drainage of Pericardial Fluid in Six Cows with Traumatic Pericarditis

摘要

Six pregnant cows in advanced pregnancy with brisket edema, engorgement of jugular vein and polypnea were subjected to haematological, radiographic and echocardiographic examinations. Pericardiocentesis and pericardial lavage using specially designeddrainage catheter with isotonic solution resulted in clinical improvement is discussed.