Retention Suturing of the Bovine Vulva (Buhner’s Method) Flashcards
buried purse-string suture
which simulates the action of the constrictor
vestibulae muscle
Buhner’s Method
indication
To retain vaginal or uterine
prolapse
form of restraint utilized
chute or crush,
T/F: this surgery may be performed while the animal is recumbent
T
anesthesia used
caudal epidural
best osmotic agent used
supersaturated soln of sugar -
hyperosmotic (absorbs fluids in the
swelling)
T/F: after cleaning the prolapse, the osmotic agent may be used. wait for the prolapse to be soft enough before inserting it back inside.
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what should be done to prevent recurrence
place suture
______ skin incisions
about 1 cm long dorsal and
ventral commissures of the
vulva
Transverse
______
needle into the ventral incision.
Buhner’s or Gerlach’s perivaginal
what can be placed in the vagina to guide the needle
one hand
material that is:
⚫Tolerated better
⚫Can remain permanent
⚫The fibrous connective tissue in response to the
tape is often sufficient to prevent future prolapse.
Perivaginal suture tape
suture pattern used in closing the vulva
purse string suture
The resulting suture
encircling the vulva will admit
____ fingers = cannot be prolapsed.
2 to 3
The dorsal and ventral
skin incisions may be
closed with a ____ suture
simple interrupted
