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Surgical correction of salivary fistula in a buffalo (Bubalis bubalis) using a polyethylene tube as a stent

Research Authors
Kamal H Hussein
Research Abstract

Abstract
A ten-yearold female buffalo was presented to the clinic with presence of an opening on left
cheek secreting clear viscous fluid. The condition was diagnosed as salivary fistula. There are
many techniques for treatment of salivary fistula but with bad prognosis .Here, we described a
successful surgical technique using a polyethylene tube as a stent for treatment of salivary
fistula with good results.

Research Department
Research Journal
International Journal for Agro Veterinary and Medical Sciences
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
Vol 6, Issue 2
Research Website
http://www.scopemed.org/?mno=18272
Research Year
2012
Research Pages
69-72