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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

[[Image:Pericarditis-histo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Pericarditis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]]

[[Image:Pericarditis-histo.jpg|right|thumb|200px|<small><center>'''Pericarditis'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small>]]

== Treatment and Control ==

== Treatment and Control ==

Drainage of the pericardium can be attempted and systemic [[antibiotics]] can be administered for cases of suppurative disease. Where economically viable, the wire can be removed from the cow by ruminal surgery, where the veterinarian will perform a rumenotomy and then reach into the reticulum and manually remove the wire.

Drainage of the pericardium can be attempted and systemic [[antibiotics]] can be administered for cases of suppurative disease. Where economically viable, the wire can be removed from the cow by ruminal surgery, where the veterinarian will perform a rumenotomy and then reach into the reticulum and manually remove the wire. Rib resection pericardiotomy with or without continued open drainage has been attempted in cases which have developed pericarditis secondary to traumatic reticulitis. This involves removal of a portion of the 5th rib in a standing or anaesthetised animal, allowing evacuation and irrigation of the pericardium, but the success rate is only raised to 10%.

Most farmers will tend to prefer the option of slaughtering the animal on welfare grounds.

Most farmers will tend to prefer the option of slaughtering the animal on welfare grounds.

The condition can resolve without any further clinical significance. As described above, death is a common outcome in the suppurative form of the disease. Adhesions may occur, due to organisation of fibrin, leading to a 'bread and butter' appearance. As the condition worsens, if not treated, gradual constriction may end up causing [[Cardiac Tamponade|cardiac tamponade]].

The condition can resolve without any further clinical significance. As described above, death is a common outcome in the suppurative form of the disease. Adhesions may occur, due to organisation of fibrin, leading to a 'bread and butter' appearance. As the condition worsens, if not treated, gradual constriction may end up causing [[Cardiac Tamponade|cardiac tamponade]].

==Test yourself with the Pericardial Pathology Flashcards==

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[[Category:Pericardial_Pathology]]

[[Category:Pericardial_Pathology]]

[[Category:Cardiovascular Diseases - Cattle]]

[[Category:Cardiovascular Diseases - Cattle]]

[[Category:Cardiovascular System - Inflammatory Pathology]]

[[Category:Cardiovascular System - Inflammatory Pathology]]

[[Category:Expert_Review]]

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