SUBCUTANEOUS EMPHYSEMA IN A DESI CHICKEN - A CASE REPORT

P.Sankar1 and S. Peer Mohammed2

Veterinary University Training and Research Centre, Dindigul Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, India

Corresponding Author, E.mail Id: sansurvet@gmail.com

Abstract :

A rare case of subcutaneous emphysema of unknown etiology and its surgical management is reported with small nick incision over the skin and subcutaneous tissue in the dependant part of the body. Post surgical oral antibiotic along with B complex therapy resulted in uneventful recovery within 4 days. Key words: Subcutaneous emphysema, Poultry, India