Female Sx Flashcards
What are the three types of vestibulovaginal stenosis?
Septal stenosis
Annular stenosis
Vaginal stenosis
What are the three types of vestibulovaginal stenosis?
Septal stenosis
Annular stenosis
Vaginal stenosis
What are dx methods for vestibulovaginal stenosis?
Aseptic exploration
Contrast rads
Vaginoscopy
UG and repro tracts
What measurement is considered severe stenosis?
What is the best dx test to determine stenosis?
Vaginoscopy
What patients require tx?
Breeding dogs or OHE dogs w/ CS
This type of vestibulovaginal stenosis has a band of tissue oriented dorsoventrally- double vagina
Septal stenosis
What is the tx for septal stenosis
Episiotomy
Which commissure is incised on a episiotomy?
Dorsal commissure
What are two methods hemorrhage is controlled in episiotomy procedure?
electrocautery and doyen forceps
How many layers should an episiotomy procedure be closed in?
3 layers
What is an annular stenosis?
V-v junction ring shaped lesion
What approach is taken if the annular stenosis is caudal to pelvis?
dorsal approach and vaginal resection and anastamosis
What approach is taken if the annular stenosis is intrapelvic?
transpelvic approach or vaginectomy
What is vaginal hypoplasia?
Narrowing of vaginal vault- occurs between vestibulovaginal junction and cervix
What is the tx for vaginal hypoplasia?
Vaginectomy
What is the conformational abnormality where the vulva is engulfed by skin?
Recessed vulva (hooded vulva)
What are the tx options for recessed vulva?
Cleansing, weight loss and episioplasty
What are the tx options for recessed vulva?
Cleansing, weight loss and episioplasty
What are dx methods for vestibulovaginal stenosis?
Aseptic exploration
Contrast rads
Vaginoscopy
UG and repro tracts
What measurement is considered severe stenosis?
less than .2 mm
What is the best dx test to determine stenosis?
Vaginoscopy
What patients require tx?
Breeding dogs or OHE dogs w/ CS
This type of vestibulovaginal stenosis has a band of tissue oriented dorsoventrally- double vagina
Septal stenosis
What is the tx for septal stenosis
Episiotomy
Which commissure is incised on a episiotomy?
Dorsal commissure
What are two methods hemorrhage is controlled in episiotomy procedure?
electrocautery and doyen forceps
How many layers should an episiotomy procedure be closed in?
3 layers
What is an annular stenosis?
V-v junction ring shaped lesion
What approach is taken if the annular stenosis is caudal to pelvis?
dorsal approach and vaginal resection and anastamosis
What approach is taken if the annular stenosis is intrapelvic?
transpelvic approach or vaginectomy
What is vaginal hypoplasia?
Narrowing of vaginal vault- occurs between vestibulovaginal junction and cervix
What is the tx for vaginal hypoplasia?
Vaginectomy
What is the conformational abnormality where the vulva is engulfed by skin?
Recessed vulva (hooded vulva)
What is the signalment for a patient with recessed vulva
medium-large breed dogs, overweight and early OHE
What are the tx options for recessed vulva?
Cleansing, weight loss and episioplasty
When is vaginal edema/hyperplasia seen?
Proestrus/esturs due to high estrogen levels
Young dog in first 3 heat cycles
What is the difference between vaginal hyperplasia and vaginal prolapse?
Donut shaped appearance with vaginal prolapse
What is the method of reduction with a vaginal prolapse?
Hyperosmotic fluids
What is it called when there is recurrence of estrus cycle following OHE
Ovarian remnant syndrome
What are the estrogen and progesterone levels in a patient with ovarian remnant syndrome?
Estrogen: greater than 15 pg/mL
Progesterone: greater than 2 ng/mL
Where is the ovarian remnant usually located and when can removal be done?
Caudal kidney pole and performed during estrus
How can you avoid leaving ovarian remnants in the abdominal cavity?
After ligation/transection of pedicle, open up bursa to make sure all ovarian tissue is removed
Term for inability to expel fetus through birth canal
Dystocia
T/F: majority of dystocia cases are fetal related
FALSE- 75% accounts for maternal causes
What is primary uterine inertia?
Parturition fails to proceed and no neonates born
Caused by oversized or undersized litters
What is secondary uterine inertia?
Normal delivery of part of litter and then uterine fatigue is developed
What are some causes of secondary uterine inertia?
Fetal obstruction, pelvic obstruction, fetal malposition, and fetal size
In dystocia, patients have a lack of uterine contractions in response to ___ reflex
Fergusons
What is fetal stress syndrome associated with?
fetal HR drop to around 140 BPM
T/F: Primary uterine inertia can be treated medically
TRUE
Oxytocin and repeat in 30 minutes as needed
How far from the abdominal wall should the umbilical cord be clamped?
2-6 cm from abdominal wall
T/F: secondary uterine intertia can be treated medically
FALSE