Intra-abdominal mass containing controlled internal drug release (CIDR) devices detected by CT in a Japanese Black cow

Abstract

This report describes an intra-abdominal mass caused by a progesterone-containing controlled internal drug release (CIDR) device in the abdominal cavity of a 28-month-old Japanese Black heifer presenting with infertility. Rectal examination revealed a mass containing a cartilage-like object in the pelvic cavity. Computed tomography revealed a mass containing two T-shaped foreign bodies.Laparotomy was performed to remove the mass containing the foreign bodies. The heifer was healthy at discharge seven days post-surgery. This case adds CIDR device as a new etiology for intraabdominal masses. Furthermore, it highlights the usefulness of CT in diagnosing deep abdominal lesions.

Accidental laceration of the vaginal wall by an intravaginal thermometer as a calving detection device in a Japanese black cow

“…However, they sometimes spontaneously fall out of the vagina or are pulled out by other cattle. In addition, cases of an intra-abdominal mass caused by the ingestion of progesterone-containing controlled internal drug release (CIDR) devices in the abdominal cavity or jejunum have recently been reported [ 13 ]. Therefore, accidental injury is associated with the use of intravaginal devices.…”