Neutering (SA) Flashcards

1
Q

What are the main indications for Castration?

A
Population control
Behavioural modification
Prevention of androgen-related Dz
Testicular Dz
Scrotal Dz
Scrotal urethrostomy
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2
Q

Which part of the dog should be clipped in a castration?

A

Caudal Abdomen

Medial Thighs

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3
Q

Which area is draped for a canine castrate?

A

Pre-scrotal Area

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4
Q

Where should a canine castrate incision be made?

A

Pre-scrotal area; push testes cranially and incise along median raphe

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5
Q

After the skin and SQ, what should be incised for a canine castration?

A

spermatic fascia

Tunica Vaginalis

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6
Q

a haemostat is used to make a window between which two structures

A

tunic attachment to tunica vaginalis and papiniform plexus

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7
Q

what is separated from the tunica vaginalis using traction?

A

ligament of the tail of the epididymis

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8
Q

Pushing the tunica vaginalis ventrally during a castration exposes which two structures?

A

Testicular Vessels

Ductus Deferens

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9
Q

Which structures are ligated to remove a canine testicle?

A

D. deferens and its artery together.

Papiniform plexus

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10
Q

What suture material should be used to perform ligations during a canine castration.

A

Vicryl
2-0 Large Dog
3-0 Small dog

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11
Q

Following removal of the canine testicle, what must be sutured FIRST and how?

A

Tunica Vaginalis
Encircling suture.
Vicryl

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12
Q

How is the feline scrotum prepared for castration?

A

Lateral Recumbency

Plucked and draped directly over testicles.

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13
Q

Which testicle should be removed first in a feline castration?

A

Lower Testicle

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14
Q

Which 4 layers are incised in the feline castration?

A

Skin
SQ
Spermatic Fascia
Tunica Vaginalis

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15
Q

Exteriorising the feline testicle during castration allows for visualisation of which structures?

A

Blood Vessels

Ductus Deferens

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16
Q

Following exteriorisation of the feline testicle, how is the castration performed?

A

D. Def separated from testicle and ties to testicular BVs.

Cut all 4mm distal to knot

17
Q

What suturing should be performed on a feline castrate?

A

None

18
Q

What are the indications for ovariohyterectomy?

A

Population control
Oestrus Control
Preventative Health (neoplasia, pyometra, prolapse etc)

19
Q

What are the CIs for OVH prior to the first season?

A

Juvenile Vaginitis

Juvenile Urinary Incontinence

20
Q

What are the benefits of OVH prior to the first season?

A

reduced risk of mammary neoplasia
BVs smaller
Reduced anaesthetic time

21
Q

When are the 3 times an elective OVH should take place?

A

Anoestrus (12 post-oestrus)
>6-8w PP (3w P-weaning)
At caesarian

22
Q

Why should neutering not be done when a bitch is in season?

A

Increased BV size

Uterine turgid

23
Q

What are the landmarks for a feline midline OVH?

A

Umbilical Scar - Make incision 1 inch below and on the midline

24
Q

What are the landmarks for a feline flank OVH?

A

Cranial Iliac Wing &
Greater Trochanter with thumb and middle finger.
Make triangle with index finger to locate incision site.

25
Q

After the Skin and SQ, what must be incised in a feline midline OVH?

A

Linea Alba

26
Q

How is the right uterine horn located in a midline OVH?

A

finger down body wall, distal to kidney

27
Q

Once the ovary is exteriorised (MOHV), what must be clamped?

A

The Proper Ligament of the Ovary

28
Q

Once the Proper ligament is clamped in an MOVH, what must be broken with fingers?

A

Suspensory ligament

29
Q

MOVH: where should the window in the mesovarium be made?

A

Caudal to the ovarian vessels.

30
Q

MOVH: Which technique is used to prime the ovarian pedicle for ligation?

A

Triple Clamp Technique

31
Q

MOVH: where should the pedicle be incised?

A

below the uppermost clamp

32
Q

MOVH: once the pedicle is released, what should be done to locate the uterus?

A

Tear down the broad ligament.

Follow back up from uterus to release L ovary.

33
Q

MOVH: Where should the uterus be clamped?

A

Uterine Body - Cranial to cervix

34
Q

MOVH: Where should the uterine body be severed?

A

Ligate at caudal clamp and sever cranially to this.

35
Q

FOVH: Which layers are incised after locating incision site?

A

Skin
SQ
3 Abdo muscles
Peritoneum

36
Q

FOVH: In what position should the patient be placed for Surgery?

A

R lateral recumbency.

Legs gently extended.

37
Q

FOHV: How should the abdominal wall be closed?

A

Single Layer

Absorbable Material