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Mastectomy effectively removed enlarged udders in small ruminants due to various causes. This surgical procedure, including unilateral and total mastectomy, demonstrated a low complication rate and high client satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Small Ruminant Medicine
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Abnormally enlarged udders in small ruminants can result from chronic mastitis, inappropriate lactation, idiopathic conditions, or neoplasia.
  • Surgical intervention, such as mastectomy, is considered for managing these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of unilateral and bilateral mastectomy in small ruminants using three distinct surgical techniques.
  • To assess the efficacy and complication rates associated with mastectomy for various mammary gland conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study reviewed medical records of 25 small ruminants (24 goats, 1 sheep) that underwent mastectomy between 2002 and 2019.
  • Data collected included signalment, surgical details, complications, histopathology, and long-term outcomes via owner questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Six unilateral and 19 total mastectomies were performed. All animals survived to discharge.
  • Common postoperative complications included seroma (7/25), surgical-site infection (5/25), and dehiscence (3/25).
  • Mammary neoplasia was diagnosed in 7 of 15 examined animals; no link was found between technique, neoplasia, and outcome.

Conclusions:

  • Mastectomy is an effective treatment for enlarged udders in small ruminants, with a low complication rate.
  • Unilateral or total mastectomy, particularly with an inverted cloverleaf incision, can yield successful long-term results with low morbidity and good cosmetic outcomes.