Exam 2: Lecture 8/9 - Methods of Surgical Sterilization Spay-Neuter Flashcards
Define Ovariohysterectomy (OHE)
surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus
Define Ovariectomy (OVE)
surgical removal of the ovaries
Define Orchiectomy
Surgical removal of the testicles
Define casteration
Surgical removal of either the male or female sex organs (most commonly used interchangeably with orchiectomy)
Define Hysterotomy
surgical incision into the uterus
Define Gonadectomy
excision of ovary or testis
Reproductive surgery encompasses a variety of techniques designed to?
- alter the animal ability to reproduce
- Aid In parturtition
- Treat or prevent disease of the reproductive organs
What is the primary goals of reproductive and genital surgeries
Primarily to limit reproduction
What are indications done for reproductive and genital surgery
- Relieve dystocia
- Prevent or treat tumors influnced by reproductive hormones (mammary tumors, testicular tumors, and perianal ademonas)
- Control certain diseases of the reproductive tract (pyometra, metritis, prostatitis, and prostatic absecssation)
- Help stabilize system diseases (diabetes and epilepsy)
Neutring is performed in some animals to _____ or _____ behavioral abnormalities and to reconstruct traumatized, diseased or malformed tissue
prevent or alter
The following are surgical producedures of the which tract?
- OHE
- casteration
- C-section
- mastectomy
- scrotal ablation
- prostatectomy
- penile amputation
reproductive tract
Clinical signs of genital and reproductive tract conditions include?
- high variable and dependent upon the disease or condition affecting your patient
- Clinically normal to sepsis, and anything in between
On the female pt. inspection and palpation of which organs are done during a PE
abdomen
vulva
mammary glands
When should a vaginal exam be done on a PE for females
when discharge or enlargement present
during a PE if the pt is too small for vaginal exam you can perform one ______. Normally you want to vizualize and digitally palpate vestible and vagina
rectal
During a PE you want to inspect mammary glands for?
symmetry
texture
size
mobility
discharge
presence of masses
What other assessement can be done as indicated from the PE
clinical pathology
hormone levels
diagnostic imaging
cystometrogram
urethral pressure profiles
histology
Preoperative management is _______ dependent
condition
T/F: Antibiotic consideration is normally necessary for routine OHE/casteration
FALSE!! they are not necessary
When should abx be used on C&S
Pyometra - Abx efficacious against E. coli until C&S
- Avoid aminoglycosides in pyometra
When messing with the prostate, consider the need for what time of barrier penetration
blood-prostate barrier penetration
Why should be consider blood-prostate barrier penetration?
lipid soluble
nonprotein bound
high pKa
Surgical neutering has numerous techniques for dats and cats, however the goals are the same, which is to?
remove the ovaries, with or without the uterine horns and body, or testes with secure ligature placed
What is the traditional method of surgical sterilization of female dogs in the US?
OHE