Clinicopathological, ultrasonographic and pericardiocentesis findings in cattle and buffaloes with traumatic reticulo-peritonitis and pericarditis

Thirty animals [17 cows and 13 buffalos] with traumatic reticulo- peritonitis [TRP] and pericarditis [TP] and 10 apparently healthy animals [5 cows and 5 buffalos] [control group] were included in the present study. In cases suspected to have traumatic reticulo- pericarditis, ultrasonography and pericardiocentesis for pericardial fluid analysis were evaluated as ancillary diagnostic aids. The obtained findings were discussed. It was concluded that ultrasonography was the most safe, useful, reliable and confirmatory aid in the diagnosis of traumatic reticulo-peritonitis and pericarditis. Pericardiocentesis should also be considered as the last invasive diagnostic index