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Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K,... Apr 2022Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a rare and not well-recognized disease in veterinary medicine. A 14-month-old female intact mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with... (Review)
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Sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis is a rare and not well-recognized disease in veterinary medicine. A 14-month-old female intact mixed-breed dog was diagnosed with sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP) at the age of 5 months after a routine work-up including biopsies from an exploratory laparotomy. Symptomatic treatment with an immunosuppressive dose of prednisolone was started, but dose reduction was unsuccessful. Combined treatment with tamoxifen, a selective estrogen receptor modulator used for its TGF-β1 suppression of fibroblasts was discussed; the owner was informed about the risk for developing a pyometra. About one year later the owner wanted to spay her dog and an ovariectomy was recommended, especially due to the extensive adhesions. A laparoscopic approach was chosen to reduce the amount of intraoperative tissue manipulation and inflammation, as well as to minimize the size of the incision. The dog continues to be doing well one year after surgery and prednisolone could be reduced to a low maintenance dose after surgery; so far, the addition of tamoxifen was not required. In selected cases, laparoscopy appears as a safe alternative in patients with adhesions, but the surgeon should always be prepared to convert in case of impaired vision, especially in the absence of tactile sensation. This case report is the first description of laparoscopy in a dog with SEP. Laparoscopy may serve as an easily accomplished minimally invasive method to diagnose SEP, but further studies are required.
Topics: Animals; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Female; Laparoscopy; Ovariectomy; Peritonitis; Prednisolone
PubMed: 35523167
DOI: 10.1055/a-1811-4052 -
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science Jan 2020Mules are hybrids bred from the mating of a jack donkey and a horse mare, known for their strength and resistance and still used to work in agriculture. Although they...
Mules are hybrids bred from the mating of a jack donkey and a horse mare, known for their strength and resistance and still used to work in agriculture. Although they have been for long considered sterile, evidence of estrus cycle has been demonstrated together with abnormal behavior related to ovarian activity. In this study, a bilateral standing laparoscopic ovariectomy technique using the LigaSure technology was applied in 10 mare mules for treating unwanted behavioral patterns. The technique was effectively performed on these animals avoiding the risk of general anesthesia, and the use of the LigaSure technology allowed good hemostasis and reduced surgical time. Owners declared to be satisfied with the resolution of the behavior.
Topics: Animals; Equidae; Estrus; Female; Horses; Laparoscopy; Ovariectomy; Standing Position
PubMed: 31864467
DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2019.102857 -
Methods in Molecular Biology (Clifton,... 2012This chapter describes the surgical procedures for ovariectomy and orchidectomy in mice and rats. In -addition to providing technical details of the surgical techniques,...
This chapter describes the surgical procedures for ovariectomy and orchidectomy in mice and rats. In -addition to providing technical details of the surgical techniques, details of anaesthesia and perioperative care are also included.
Topics: Anesthesia; Anesthetics; Animals; Female; Male; Mice; Orchiectomy; Ovariectomy; Ovary; Perioperative Care; Postoperative Care; Rats; Testis
PubMed: 22130951
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-61779-415-5_34 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Dec 1988Ovariectomy and cesarean section are relatively common procedures in a surgical practice in an area in which there are numerous broodmares. Both techniques can be... (Review)
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Ovariectomy and cesarean section are relatively common procedures in a surgical practice in an area in which there are numerous broodmares. Both techniques can be performed by several approaches, which are described in this article. Also described are techniques for ovariohysterectomy, a procedure that is rarely indicated, but that can be performed relatively easily by a capable surgeon.
Topics: Animals; Cesarean Section; Female; Horses; Hysterectomy; Ovariectomy
PubMed: 3061605
DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30622-3 -
Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe G,... Dec 2022A 13.25-year-old Tyrol Grey cow was presented to the Clinic for Ruminants at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen with the request to have the animal castrated after...
A 13.25-year-old Tyrol Grey cow was presented to the Clinic for Ruminants at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen with the request to have the animal castrated after having experienced dystocia. The cow had already given birth to 10 live calves by this time and was kept on pasture in a herd of cows and one bull. As the owner did not intend to continue breeding the cow, but still wanted to keep the animal, he brought the cow to the clinic. The animal was presented 6 weeks after calving with a calf at foot. The calf was in good general health, displayed good developmental and nutritional status and did not show any clinical abnormalities. The general, as well as the gynecological examination of the cow, were unremarkable. During the transrectal examination, the uterus could be gathered in the hand. The uterus was flaccid, not filled with fluid, and the uterine wall showed no abnormalities. The ovaries measured 3×2x2 cm on the left and 3.5 × 2.5 × 2 cm on the right. The left ovary showed no functional structures and only a few follicles were palpated on the right side. Vaginoscopy did not reveal any abnormal findings. Due to the physiological puerperium, the cow was castrated by means of laparoscopic ovariectomy. The animal was left standing, and the surgery was performed from the left flank. In the days after the surgical procedure, the cow was in good general health, showed no pain at all during transrectal palpation of the amputation sites and was reintegrated into the herd two days post-surgery. The case presented here is intended to demonstrate the technique of endoscopy-assisted ovariectomy. It also intends to argue that castrating cows is an effective means of keeping cows in the herd, even if they are no longer bred. This seems to be of increasing interest, especially for beef cattle farmers and hobby farmers.
Topics: Pregnancy; Female; Cattle; Animals; Male; Reproduction; Dystocia; Cattle Diseases; Ovariectomy; Laparoscopy
PubMed: 36516825
DOI: 10.1055/a-1952-3216 -
Journal of the American Animal Hospital... 2004
Topics: Animals; Cats; Clinical Competence; Dogs; Female; Hysterectomy; Ovariectomy; Postoperative Complications
PubMed: 15131095
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The Veterinary Clinics of North... Sep 2015Laparoscopic sterilization techniques are becoming accepted in veterinary medicine, and there has been interest in reducing the number and size of portals.... (Review)
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Laparoscopic sterilization techniques are becoming accepted in veterinary medicine, and there has been interest in reducing the number and size of portals. Computer-controlled bipolar electrocoagulation devices facilitate sealing and dividing ovarian pedicles, reducing operative time. The 2-portal laparoscopic ovariectomy has been proved to be safe, feasible, and effective in dogs and cats, but has not yet been described in exotic companion mammals. Based on the author's experience, the 2-portal laparoscopic ovariectomy seems to be safe and feasible in rabbits, but complications such as emergency conversion to laparotomy and severe postoperative ileus have occurred in pigs.
Topics: Animals; Animals, Exotic; Female; Laparoscopy; Mammals; Ovariectomy
PubMed: 26094023
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2015.04.010 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Sep 2015Laparoscopic ovariectomy has been advocated as the preferred sterilization method for dogs for some time. The same arguments and benefits can be extended for many... (Review)
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Laparoscopic ovariectomy has been advocated as the preferred sterilization method for dogs for some time. The same arguments and benefits can be extended for many zoologic mammals, including carnivores, suids, primates, lagomorphs, and large rodents. This article summarizes the benefits, equipment options, surgical technique, recovery, and complications associated with this sterilization procedure.
Topics: Animals; Animals, Exotic; Female; Laparoscopy; Mammals; Ovariectomy
PubMed: 26336000
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvex.2015.05.005 -
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Mar 2011
Topics: Animals; Cats; Female; Hysterectomy; Ovariectomy; Practice Patterns, Physicians'; Progesterone; Veterinary Medicine
PubMed: 21338940
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfms.2011.01.014 -
The Veterinary Clinics of North... Aug 2000The minimally invasive nature of laparoscopic techniques and shorter convalescent periods have made these techniques increasingly popular for use in New World camelids... (Review)
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The minimally invasive nature of laparoscopic techniques and shorter convalescent periods have made these techniques increasingly popular for use in New World camelids (llamas and alpacas). This article outlines the instruments and steps needed to perform laparoscopic surgery on the female reproductive tract in llamas and alpacas.
Topics: Animals; Camelids, New World; Female; Hysterectomy; Laparoscopes; Laparoscopy; Ovariectomy; Posture
PubMed: 14983913
DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30111-6