Ovariohysterectomy in Six Mares |
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| Authors: | ELIZABETH M SANTSCHI DVM Diplomate ACVS STEPHEN B ADAMS DVM MS Diplomate ACVS JAMES T ROBERTSON DVM Diplomate ACVS RICHARD M DEBOWES DVM MS Diplomate ACVS LAURIE A MITTEN DVM JANICE E SOJKA VMD MS Diplomate ACVIM |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN;Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH;Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. |
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| Abstract: | Six mares had ovariohysterectomy performed for chronic pyometra associated with cervical abnormalities, uterine neoplasia, or removal of a macerated fetus. Ovariohysterectomy was performed through a ventral midline incision with access to the ovarian and uterine vessels aided by traction on the uterus and retraction of abdominal viscera. Abdominal pain, the most common complication after surgery, occurred in four mares but resolved within 36 hours. Peritonitis occurred in two mares; one mare was subsequently euthanatized. Other complications that resolved with treatment included infection of the uterine stump (two mares), abdominal hemorrhage (one mare), diarrhea (one mare), and incisional infection (one mare). Complications after surgery can be reduced by removing as much of the uterus as possible, minimizing peritoneal contamination with uterine contents, and providing a secure closure of the caudal reproductive tract. |
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