. Diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Veterinary medicine. kUMEN. 737 These various methods may lead to delayed complications, such as dilatation or contraction of the mucous membrane of the oesophagus, muscular atrophy of the cesophageal walls, oesophageal fistula, and, sometimes, abscess formation. RUMEN. Two operations are currently performed on the rumen, puncture and gastrotomy. PUNCTURE OF THE RUMEN. Puncture of the rumen is essentially an urgent opera- tion for the relief of acute and rapidly progressive tym- panites. It is performed in the left flank, at an equal distance betwe
. Diseases of cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Veterinary medicine. kUMEN. 737 These various methods may lead to delayed complications, such as dilatation or contraction of the mucous membrane of the oesophagus, muscular atrophy of the cesophageal walls, oesophageal fistula, and, sometimes, abscess formation. RUMEN. Two operations are currently performed on the rumen, puncture and gastrotomy. PUNCTURE OF THE RUMEN. Puncture of the rumen is essentially an urgent opera- tion for the relief of acute and rapidly progressive tym- panites. It is performed in the left flank, at an equal distance between the last rib and the angle of the haunch, and an inch or two beyond the transverse pro- cesses of the lumbar region. First stage. Incision of the skin to the extent of about one inch (not abso- lutely necessary). Second stage. Puncture with a sharp trocar directed forwards, downwards, and inwards. In making this puncture the point of the trocar is passed through the incision, and a sharp push is given. The sensa- tion of resistance overcome indicates that the trocar has penetrated the cavity of the rumen. Gas then escapes. When the operation is com- pleted, and the canula is being withdrawn, care should be taken to press down the skin on either side with the fingers of the left hand, to prevent acci- dental lifting and laceration of the connective tissue. Even so slight an accident as this might cause serious complications at a later stage. In the absence of a trocar, and in cases of extreme urgency, the 3 B. Fig. 301.—Trocar for puncture of the Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Moussu, Gustave, 1864-; Dollar, Jno. A. W. (John A. W. ). Chicago : American Veterinary Pub. Co.
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