TRP PL

Question 1

Describe the pathophysiology of TRP:

Answer 1

Ingestion of metallic wire -> penetration of reticulum and causing peritonitis

Question 2

Provide 4 potential symptoms that may be seen in TRP:

Answer 2

• Decrease appetite + milk production
• Arched back
• Decreased rumen motility
• Fever
• Rectal palpation may feel normal
• Pericardium penetrated may cause abnormal heart sounds + heart failure

Question 3

What are four changes in clinical pathology that may be seen with traumatic pericarditis?

Answer 3

• Increase in plasma fibrinogen (1000 mg/dL)
• Absolute or relative neutrophilia
• Left shift in cases of severe generalised peritonitis
• Chronic – globulins increased and albumin decreased

Question 4

Name 4 syndromes that could occur as a consequence of TRP:

Answer 4

• Localised peritonitis
• Generalised peritonitis
• Pericarditis
• Vagal indigestion
• Liver abscesses
• Pleuritis and lung abscess
• Amyloidosis involving kidneys

Question 5

What are three treatment options for TRP?

Answer 5

• Ab’s + stall confinement + magnet (check if they already have a magnet by using a compass)
• If worsening do rumenotomy
• Resecting the 5th rib + pericardium can buy time in cases of pericarditis