Surgical repair of lacerated wound in the mouth of 2 days old calf: a case report

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Biraj Kumar Sarma, Prasanta Kumar Boro, Pallabi Thakuria, Jitumoni Das, Ruma Devi and Anjanjyoti Nath

A 2 daysold bovine male calf was presented with extensive lacerated wound on lower lip and chin with avulsion of the muscular area from the lower jaw that occurred due to an automobile accident. It showed restlessness and excessive salivation along with presence of blood clots. The animal was examined thoroughly and prepared for surgical repair of the damaged part. Reconstructive surgery of lower lip and chin was carried out under mental nerve block and linear block using 2% Lignocaine hydrochloride. Good surgical technique and effective post-operative management made the case successful recovery.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2019.17172.3206
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