Surgical management of complete esophageal obstruction in graded Murrah buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) - A case report

Abstract

A seven-year-old, advance pregnant graded Murrah buffalo was presented with sudden onset of profuse salivation, anorexia, severe tympany and generalized discomfort. Palpation revealed enlarged cervical esophageal mass with pain and gagging reflex. Plain lateral radiography of neck showed presence obstructed mass in cervical esophageal lumen. The obstructed mass was removed via esophagotomy under deep sedation and local infiltration anaesthesia with uneventful recovery.