Comparative Ultrasonographic Findings of Traumatic Reticulitis, Perireticular Abscess and Diaphragmatic Hernia in Buffalo (BubalusBubalis)

Background The present study aimed at discussing the role of ultrasonography for differential diagnosis of some reticular affections in 18 buffaloes suffered from traumatic reticuloperitonitis, diaphragmatic hernia and perireticular abscess. Material and Methods A 3.5 MHz convex transducer was used for examination of the reticular area from left and right side. B and M mode display were used for evaluation of reticular appearance, frequency of biphasic contraction and comparing of reticular motility in the abdominal and thoracic cavity in cases of diaphragmatic hernia. Results Normal or reduced frequency with reduced amplitude of reticular contraction was recorded in cases of traumatic reticuloperitonitis and diaphragmatic hernia. While, normal frequency with relatively normal amplitude was visualized in cases of perireticular abscess. The smooth wall of the reticulum was altered by echogenic deposits in most cases of traumatic reticuloperitonitis which is not found in case diaphragmatic hernia and perireticular abscess. Conclusion The result of this study presented the significance of ultrasonography for differentiation between various reticular affections in buffalo and the utility of B/M mode of display for detection and evaluation of reticular motility in the thoracic cavity which is mandatory for diagnosis of diaphragmatic hernia. [K. S. Abouelnasr, E. Mosbah, G. I. Karrouf, and A. E. Zaghloul. Comparative Ultrasonographic Findings of Traumatic Reticulitis, Perireticular Abscess and Diaphragmatic Hernia in Buffalo (BubalusBubalis). J Am Sci 2012;8(8):590-595]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience.org. 90