Case report: diagnosis and treatment of maxillary sinusitis in an Aberdeen Angus cow

An Aberdeen Angus cow presented to the R(D)SVS with a history of ill thrift and unilateral nasal discharge. Radiographic examination revealed a fluid line in the right maxillary sinus. A diagnosis of maxillary sinusitis was made. After failure to respond to antibiotic therapy the sinusitis was treat...

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Published inU.K. vet. Livestock Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 230 - 235
Main Authors Crilly, James Patrick, Hopker, Andy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Newbury Mark Allen Group Ltd 01.11.2013
Subjects
Antibiotics
cow
lavage
maxillary
Nose
sinusitis
trephination
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Summary:An Aberdeen Angus cow presented to the R(D)SVS with a history of ill thrift and unilateral nasal discharge. Radiographic examination revealed a fluid line in the right maxillary sinus. A diagnosis of maxillary sinusitis was made. After failure to respond to antibiotic therapy the sinusitis was treated by trephination and lavage by an in‐dwelling catheter.
ISSN:1464-262X
2044-3870
DOI:10.12968/live.2013.18.6.230