Equine Urogenital Flashcards
What is the fibromuscular septum between the anus and the vulva/vestibule?
A. perineal body
B. perineoplasty
C. vesicovaginal muscle
A. perineal body
Which disorder would be most difficult to detect for an owner during external examination of the horse?
A. paraphimosis
B. third degree perineal laceration
C. rectovestibular fistula
C. rectovestibular fistula
Which of the following conditions are most likely related?
A. abdominal cryptorchid: hydrocele formation
B. vulvoplasty:general anesthesia
C. grade 4 rectal tear: dystocia
D. circumcision: squamous cell carcinoma
D. circumcision: squamous cell carcinoma
When an owner inquires about “spaying “ their mare to prevent cycling, which procedure is commonly
performed?
A. ovariohysterectomy
B. ovariectomy
C. caesarian section
D. partial hysterectomy
B. ovariectomy
Which condition is not typically seen with cystic calculi ?
A. Straining to urinate
B. Increased likelihood in geldings vs mares
C. Increased serum potassium
D. Calculi composed of calcium carbonate salts
C. Increased serum potassium
Which of the following conditions has the poorest prognosis for survival?
A. Congenital inguinal hernia
B. Grade three perineal laceration
C. Cystic calculi
D. Grade three rectal tear
D. Grade three rectal tear
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding grade 3 rectal tears?
A. Diverting colostomy is a treatment option
B. The prognosis is influenced by the extent of peritonitis
C. Perineal body transection is a treatment option
D. Potential complications include endotoxemia
C. Perineal body transection is a treatment option
Which of the following is considered an advantage of laparoscopic ovariectomy ?
A. low cost of the procedure
B. ability to explore the remainder of the abdomen
C. improved hemostasis of the ovarian pedicle
D. immediate change in behaviour
C. improved hemostasis of the ovarian pedicle
