Surgical Removal of a Muscle Tumor from a Backyard Hen at University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Surgical Removal of a Muscle Tumor from a Backyard Hen at University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan
Sania Subhan Qureshi, Mian Saeed Sarwar and Zahir Shah
ABSTRACT
Backyard poultry farming has been in practice in Peshawar and the surrounding regions. It provides a source of meat and eggs to the local population and helps in poverty alleviation and a source of family income through entrepreneurship. A hen with the complaint of swelling on abdominal region, came to Veterinary Teaching Hospital, The University of Agriculture Peshawar. Physical examination was performed and it was diagnosed a case of muscle tumor (myoma). A skin incision was given to expose and to remove tumor mass from the surrounding tissues. Peritoneum, muscle and subcutaneous tissues were sutured with absorbable suture (vicryl; polyglactin 910) and skin with a non-absorbable suture (silk). Owner was advised for daily check-up for any damage to the stitches and for regular dressing of the wound with antiseptic. Antibiotics and analgesic was recommended for 3-5 days respectively. As per feedback of the owner, the wound was healed and no complication was reported from the owner.
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