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Successful surgical management of periorbital abscess in rabbit- a clinical case report

Published Date: 30 Dec 2015

Keywords: Periorbital Abscess, Rabbit, Surgical management.

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Bhajan Chandra Das1*, Babu Kanti Nath1, Monoar Sayeed Pallab1 and Dibyendu Biswas2

1Department of Medicine and Surgery, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kulshi-4202, Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2SAQ Teaching Veterinary Hospital, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Kulshi-4202, Chittagong, Bangladesh

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An one year old, female pet rabbit of 1.5 kg body weighing was brought to Teaching Veterinary Hospital, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh with history of gradual swelling near to the right eye, inappetence and chronic weight loss.  Physical examination revealed lacrimation, pale mucous membrane, pain on palpation and fluctuating swelling in periorbital region of right eye which extended 3cm away from the medial canthus. Needle exploration revealed caseous mass and radiographic examination revealed swelling the affected area and no bony involvement. Preoperatively complete blood count examination revealed decreased TEC, Hb and PCV. The case was decided for abscess operation. Operation procedure and post operative management were followed as principle of abscess treatment. The condition of the rabbit was gradually improved and recovered unevenfully within 15 days of operation.