Ovariohysterectomy (OVH) Flashcards
What is an Ovariohysterectomy?
- Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus
- Complete removal of female reproductive tract
- Oviducts, ovaries, uterine horns, uterus
What is an ovariectomy?
- Surgical removal of the ovaries only
Which is a quicker procedure, a ovariohysterectomy or a ovariectomy?
Ovariectomy
What is a hysterotomy?
Caesarian Section
- Open Gravid uterus and surgically removing feti
What is a pyometra related to?
Hormonal influnence
What is the way to prevent pyometra?
Ovariohysterectomy
Why do we spay animals?
- Sterilization/ Population Control
- Disease Control/treatment ( prolongs life span)
- Decrease incidence of hereditary defects.
How much longer does a female dog live after spay vs. if she was intact?
23%
How much longer does a male dog live after neuter vs. if he was intact?
18 %
How much longer does a female cat live after spay vs. if she was intact?
39%
How much longer does a male cat live after neuter vs. if he was intact?
62%
What is a routine/ electove spay? Who is it normally preformed in?
Why would you perform a spay for medical treatment?
What is reduced by spaying before 1st heat?
- Reduces incidence of mammary tumors, as well as development of a pyometra
What is the age you typically spay female dogs?
- 6 months- 2 years.
- May be specific to the breed) Always spay when able.
What is a benefit for waiting to spay a dog? Why?
Some breeds have benefits to waiting because sometimes longer exposure to hormones can decrease hip issues.
What age would you spay a female cat?
6 months and up
What are cystic ovaries? What causes them? What hormone is involved? What are signs of this condition externally? What can you see within the oviduct itself?
This is fluid filled structures that develop within the ovaries.
- They are caused by prolonged secretion of estrogen.
- Externally you can see prolonged attractiveness to males and continued signs of estrus/ proestrus.
- Internally you will see fluid filled cysts on the ovaries.
What is a prolapsed uterus?
Uterus has inverted itself and exited the vagina
What is seen in this image?
Prolapsed uterus
What is seen in this image?
Cystic ovaries
When do you normally see a prolapsed uterus?
Common after birth
What can you do to stabilize a patient with a prolapsed uterus for spay?
If tissue is viable lavage lavage
lavage!
REMEMBER – DILUTION IS THE SOLUTION TO POLLUTION!
- Reduce swelling with dextrose
- Manually replace tissue and then spay!
What if tissue isn’t viable or you
are unable to replace it?
- Amputation and then spay