Cervicopexy for Vaginal Prolapse

Question 1

the _____ of the cervix is
sutured to the ____

Answer 1

external os,
prepubic tendon

Question 2

Group of tendons that carry the
mammary glands of the animal

Answer 2

Prepubic tendon

Question 3

restraint method utlized

Answer 3

chute or crush

Question 4

anesthesia used

Answer 4

Epidural anesthesia

Question 5

what 2 other organs are located (by inserting urinary catheter)

Answer 5

urethra,
bladder

Question 6

The prepubic tendon is at
an angle of about ___ to
the horizontal plane.

Answer 6

90º

Question 7

The point of the needle
is directed through the
_____ of the vagina
below the vaginal end
of the cervix.

Answer 7

floor

Question 8

the cervix is tied down to the

Answer 8

prepubic tendon

Question 9

what organ must not be included in the suture

Answer 9

urinary bladder

Question 10

The needle is directed through a
triangular area formed by a short band of
the prepubic tendon that extends
caudolaterad, attaching to the ______ of the pubis.

Answer 10

iliopubic eminence

Question 11

Pass the needle through the triangular
space in a ______ direction

Answer 11

medial-to-lateral

Question 12

A bite of ___ cm in the prepubic tendon is adequate

Answer 12

1.8

Question 13

a bite of ____ cm in the vaginal floor is
usually adequate

Answer 13

3.5 - 5.0

Question 14

how to ensure that the bladder and
urethra have not been included in
the suture

Answer 14

reintroduce a urinary catheter

Question 15

The suture ends are
exteriorized, and the first
throws of a ____ knot are
performed.

Answer 15

surgeon’s

Question 16

Care must be taken not to deviate too far from the
_____, otherwise, there may be inadvertent penetration of arteries

Answer 16

midline