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

Kamal Hussein

Department of animal surgery & anesthesiology, Fac. of vet.med, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

Corresponding Author’s email address: kamaleldeen.youssif@vet.au.edu.eg

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. Keywords: Buffalo , fistula , polyethylene, parotid , salivary