Caesarian Section in Cattle

Question 1

2 techniques used:

Answer 1

recumbent,
standing

Question 2

3 incisions made during recumbent technique

Answer 2

flank, paramedian, midline

Question 3

incision made during standing technique

Answer 3

left flank

Question 4

the choice on which technique to use depend on what 4 factors:

Answer 4

type of dystocia, breed, condition of dam and fetus, preference of surgeon

Question 5

In many cases of dystocia – _____ is the
method of Choice.

Answer 5

fetotomy

Question 6

most common position used during c-section

Answer 6

Standing left flank

Question 7

anesthesia used

Answer 7

Regional anesthesia (Inverted L, paravertebral
blocks)

Question 8

anesthesia used for relaxation of pelvic muscles

Answer 8

epidural

Question 9

combination of 2 anesthesia used to reduce straining

Answer 9

Paravertebral or infiltration + caudal epidural
(posterior)

Question 10

incision used

Answer 10

Vertical through-and-through

Question 11

If the apex of the gravid horn (left or right) is
positioned on the right, the uterus is ____.

Answer 11

rotated about 90º

Question 12

The apex of the gravid horn is
exteriorized: the right hand grasps
the _____

Answer 12

calcaneus

Question 13

largest tarsal bone

Answer 13

Calcaneus

Question 14

the calcaneal tuberosity is visible on which side

Answer 14

right side

Question 15

The calcaneus is brought into the
_____ commissure of the wound

Answer 15

ventral

Question 16

The incision through the uterine
wall along the _______
is large enough to allow
extraction

Answer 16

greater curvature

Question 17

If posterior presentation, the
uterus is exteriorized by
traction on _____ with
the left hand

Answer 17

metacarpus

Question 18

______ are applied to the
limbs and the fetus is slowly
extracted

Answer 18

Sterile chains

Question 19

The uterus is closed with
a modified _____ using
_____

Answer 19

Cushing (Utrecht method),
catgut

Question 20

Cushing VS Connell

Answer 20

Cushing : no penetration of lumen (split
thickness)

Connell - with penetration in the lumen
(full thickness)

Question 21

degree angle of modified cushing

Answer 21

45 degree angle

Question 22

gauge of needle usually used in closing of the uterus

Answer 22

18G

Question 23

_____ are used so that
the knot is buried by the inverted
tissue

Answer 23

Oblique bites

Question 24

It is important that each suture be _____
following its insertion.

Answer 24

pulled tightly

Question 25

suture that prevents any leakage
and leaves minimal exposure of suture material

Answer 25

inversion suture

Question 26

Before closure is
complete _______ is
administered.

Answer 26

intrauterine tetracycline

Question 27

The placenta is normally expelled after ____
hours.

Answer 27

4

Question 28

T/F: Retention of the placenta is not usually treated

Answer 28

T. do not attempt to remove

Question 29

After ___days, the retained placenta is expelled as a necrotic mass

Answer 29

10 days

Question 30

Drug given for subinvolution of the uterus

Answer 30

Oxytocin IM