SURGICAL TREATMENT OF COENUROSIS IN A GOAT: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

The purpose of this case report was to describe a surgical approach to remove cyst from the brain of a goat with coenurosis. A four year female Jamnapari goat weighing approximately 25 kg was diagnosed as gid and decided to perform a surgery to remove cysts from the brain after clinical examinations. Following aseptic preparation for the surgery, the operative area was clipped, shaved and soaked with tincture iodine. The operative site was blocked by local infiltration of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride. Incision was made at the base of the horn and cysts were removed slowly by holding it with forceps. Finally, the flaps were closed by simple interrupted sutures using a non-absorbable suture. As a part of post- operative care fluid and antibiotics were administered for a period of 5 days. No complications were noted and the goat showed significant clinical improvement after surgical removal of the cyst