Genito-Urinary Problems Flashcards
in pneumovagina vulval lips open and suck in __
air
pneumovagina Ix
Caslick’s Procedure/Vulvoplasty
caslick’s is indicated when __ to __ ratio is poor
anus to vagina
t/f caslick’s if highly invasive but highly effective
f. minimally invasive
caslick procedure: Cut the __ portion of the vulvar lips; fresh wound → stitch the __ half → less prone to dirt/air entry
dorsal
dorsal
caslick’s index for grade 1
<= 100
caslick’s index for grade 2
100-150
caslick’s index for grade 3
> = 150
recommendation for different grades of caslick’s
1 - not needed
2 - optional
3 - caslick
hole connecting the rectum to vagina
rectovagina fistula
formula of caslick index
Measure the angle to vertical → multiply by length of the dorsal part of the vulva
Count in cm upwards: L (level of pelvic trim)
Sequela for rectovagina fistula
poop can enter to vagina –> infection
before doing caslick ___ is administered
lidocaine
T.F Caslick can be removed when being mated
t
Multiple caslicks/operations over time = __
fibrous tissue
tx for retained placenta
Removal
Dilation and curettage of the uterus
Not only in equine but also in large ruminants (but ruminants are hardier than horses = more delicate)
retained placenta
flushing liquids used in D&C
NSS with betadine, sterile water with betadine, sterile salt
T/F retained placenta is always an emergency
t
McCue and Ferris research
When dystocia progresses past__ mins, there is an exaggerated increase in foal mortality and stillbirth
40
dose of oxytocin to initiate contraction
20 IU IM
dose of oxy to initiate foaling
40-60 IU IM
dose of oxy - last chance para mailabas
100 IU IM
administered for muscle contraction
calcium
happens when Chorioallantois (covering of foal) did not break properly
red vulva/ red band dystocia
worst forms of dystocia
red vulva/ red band
red vulva is when bleeding occurs around ____ of uterus
amniotic sac
t/f foal is more a priority in cases of dystocia
f. DAM
tx for when eggs of horse interfere with racing capability
castration
indication of castration
Torsion
Cryptorchid
When it interferes with racing capability of stallions: jiggling
Any type of inflammation in the preputial area
balanoposthitis
tx for balanoposthitis
anti-inflamm