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Maylane Tavares Ferreira da Silva1, Alex Cardoso de Melo2, Cristiano Francisco Barros do Nascimento3
1Graduate student. Universidade Federal do Piauí - Center of Agricultural Sciences - Department of Clinical and Veterinary Surgery - Teresina (PI), Brazil.
Acta Cirurgica Brasileira
|May 12, 2021
Summary
The ovarian arteriovenous complex (OAVC) knotting technique offers faster surgical times and less blood loss during feline ovariohysterectomy (OH). Non-synthetic techniques are effective for OAVC hemostasis with proper surgical training.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Comparative Medicine
- Surgical Hemostasis
Background:
- Ovariohysterectomy (OH) is a common surgical procedure in veterinary medicine.
- Effective hemostasis of the ovarian arteriovenous complex (OAVC) is crucial for successful OH.
- Evaluating different hemostatic techniques is essential for improving surgical outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the hemostasis of the ovarian arteriovenous complex (OAVC) during three ovariohysterectomy (OH) techniques in queens.
- To assess surgical time, practicality, and feasibility of each technique.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-one female cats were randomly assigned to three groups.
- Techniques evaluated: conventional three-clamp, OAVC knotting, and ovarian pedicle rotation.
- Surgical times were compared using statistical analysis (t-test, Tukey's test).
Main Results:
- The conventional technique was more laborious and time-consuming.
- The OAVC knotting technique demonstrated the shortest surgical duration and minimal blood loss.
- Ovarian pedicle rotation also showed advantages over the conventional method.
Conclusions:
- Techniques for OAVC hemostasis that avoid synthetic materials are suitable for spay procedures.
- Sufficient surgical team training is a key factor for successful implementation.
- Non-synthetic OAVC hemostasis techniques can be efficient and safe alternatives.
