Exam 2: Lecture 13 + 14: Common reproductive & genital surgical procedures Flashcards
define pyometra
accumulation of purulent material within the uterus
What is sometimes referred to as a cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra comlex
Pyometra
Define hydrometra
watery secretions from uterine distension
Define mucometra
mucoid secretions released from uterine distention
Define Hematometra
blood secretions from uterine distention
Define Stump pyometra
accumulation of purulent material in the vestiage of the uterus that remains after OHE
When does vaginal prolapse / hyperplasia occur and what is it?
occurs during estrus or proestrus as a result of endemantous enlargement of vaginal tissue
What is defined as involving the 360 degree protrusion of mucosa
vaginal prolapse
What is defined as may originating from a stalk of mucosa on the floor of the vagina
- both are usually cranial to the urethral papilla
Vaginal hyperplasia
Another name for uterine prolapse is?
uterine eversion
Define uterine proloase
eversion and protrusion of a portion of the uterus through the cervix into the vagina during or near parturition
T/F: Uterine prolpase occcurrence is NOT rare
false, occurence is rare
T/F: Testicular agenesis is rare
true
Monorhcism is?
one testicular agenesis
Anorchism is?
two testicular agenesis
Dogs and cats are considered to have _____ if there is no testicular descent by 2 months of age
cryptorchidism
Which type of cryptorchidism is more common?
unilateral cryptorchidism
What are the characteristics of retained testes?
- small
- soft
- misshapened (butterbean)
What is the treatment of choice for cryptorchidism
bilateral casteration
cryptorchidism is thought to be ______ linked autosomal recessive in dogs
sex-linked
Retained canine testes are predisposed to _______ (seminomas and sertoli cell tumors)
neoplasia
What structure is often palpable between the inguinal ring and the scrotum in the anesthesized patient
inguinal region
Large inguinal fat pads may obstruct palpation. Which structure may be mistaken for retined testicle?
inguinal lymph nodes
Non-palpable testes must be located. how?
- exploratory laparotomy
- laparoscopy
- laparoscopically assisted
- ultrasound