Repro Surgery Flashcards
Teaser Surgery
Detect or aid in Identification of estrus to allow females to be bred by males of greater genetic material
What are the types of Teaser Surgery?
Vasectomy
Epididectomy
Vasectomy
Removal of ductus deferens for male infertility
Epididectomy
Removal of the tail of the epididymis
What should you avoid when performing an Epididectomy?
Avoid cutting into the testicle as this will result in profuse bleeding
Urolithiasis
Obstruction of the distal urinary tract with calculi
What are the indications for castrating horses?
Behavior changes
1- 11/2 years
What are the indications for castration for farm animals?
Increased growth rate
When do you castrate pigs?
10-14 days
What are the types of castration?
Surgical
Blunt
What are the indications for Burdizzo emasculation?
Teat amputation
Tail docking
Bloodless castration
What are the complications of bloodless castration?
Scrotal sloughing
Slips
Clamping of penis
What is an open castration?
Cutting through the vaginal tunic
What are the different types of emasculators?
Plain emasculator Reimer Serra Serra modified White White modified Hausmann
What is a characteristic of Reimer emasculator?
Third handle to cut off the testicles
Which emasculator is best for standing castration in horses?
Serra modified emasculator
Why do you not perform a double ligation in castration?
increased risk of infection
Where are the testis located at birth in the foal?
in the inguinal canal
How long does it take for the testes to descend in the foal after birth?
1-2 weeks
Cryptorchidism
Any animal that does not have two testes palpable in their entirety below the external inguinal rings.
What are the forms of Cryptorchidism?
Inguinal
Abdominal
Incomplete abdominal
Incomplete Abdominal
the teste is in the abdomen and the inguinal canal
What side is it most common to see abdominal retention?
Left
What is the cause of Cryptorchidism?
Improper function of gubernaculum
Inguinal ring too small in diameter
Hormone imbalance
Hereditary
How do you diagnose Cryptorchidism?
Stallion-like behavior Palpation Ultrasound Laparoscopy Hormonal assay
What is the advantage to standing Cryptorchid surgery?
fast recovery
What is the disadvantage to standing Cryptorchid surgery?
expensive equipment
What is the most common way to perform a Cryptorchid surgery?
Dorsal recumbency with general anesthesia
What is the aftercare for a Cryptorchid surgery?
should be standing before leaving Tetanus Immunization Antibiotics NSAIDs stall rest one day Forced exercise twice daily
What are the complications of Cryptorchid surgery?
Swelling Hemorrhage Scirrhous cord Hydrocele Evisceration Peritonitis Masculine behavior Iatrogenic penile trauma Penile paralysis anesthetic accidents
Hydrocele
Fluid filled painless swelling
Episioplasty
Caslick’s procedure
Perineal body reconstruction
Perineal body transection
What causes Pneumovagina?
Poor conformation
Injury
Pneumovagina
Prevent aspiration of air into vagina
Why do you need to prevent pneumovagina?
Vaginitis Cervicitis Metritis Infertility Noise production
How do you prepare a horse for surgery for the treatment for pneumovagina?
Standing (stocks) Manual removal of feces Sedation Bandage tail Scrub + Disinfect Local anesthetic infiltration Epidural anesthesia
What is the aftercare of Vulvoplasty (episiotomy)?
Remove before foaling
What are the indications for Perineal body reconstruction?
Ineffective vulvar + vestibular seal
Failed caslicks procedure
Rectovestibular injuries
What is the aftercare for Perineal body reconstruction?
4-6 weeks sexual rest
Episotomy at foaling
When do you perform a perineal body transection?
Forward sloping of vulva
What is the signalment of the mares with perineal body transection?
Older mares with many foals
How do you close a perineal body transection?
Suture
Second intention healing