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Ovariohysterectomy in six mares
E M Santschi1, S B Adams, J T Robertson
1Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Veterinary Surgery : VS
|March 1, 1995
Summary
Ovariohysterectomy in mares with chronic pyometra can lead to complications like abdominal pain and peritonitis. Careful surgical technique and uterine stump closure are crucial for reducing post-operative issues in equine reproductive surgery.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Equine Reproductive Medicine
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Chronic pyometra in mares presents significant reproductive health challenges.
- Associated conditions include cervical abnormalities, uterine neoplasia, and retained fetal material.
- Ovariohysterectomy is a potential treatment option for these complex cases.