Perfuração torácica e fratura de esterno em potro – relato de caso

Vale, Rodolfo GurgelLemos, Estela Ivone BorgesBorges, Pedro Augusto CordeiroAlmeida, Fabio FrancoFrança, Tales Gil deOlinda, Robério Gomes

The aim of this paper is to describe an attempt to correct a thoracic trauma with drilling and sternum fracture in a filly. Cleaning the thoracic cavity was made, muscle graft placement, reduction and synthesis subcutaneous space of the skin. Recommended antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-tetanus serum and rest. Despite the efforts the animal came to death days later because of postsurgical complications.

1. Equino
2. Accident
3. Trauma
4. Acidental
5. Horse