pyometra surgery through right flank incision

This dog was having this disease for quite a long time. Usually i operate pyometra cases through mid-line incision/linea alba approach. Though it was an open pyometra case and the skin over belly was very pendulous and i felt that healing will be delayed due to veyr loose skin. I decided to operate her through right flank approach and i found that my decision was right. i did ovariohysterectomy and i was happy that incision was very small and will heal in just 3-5 days and even the dog had very-very quick recovery from anesthesia. Finally dog and owner are happy and i am happy too as dog is safe and will be healthy.

RESEARCH ARTICLE: TISSUE ADHESIVE VS SUTURE

Comparative clinical studies on closure of skin incision with tissue adhesive (Iso amyl-2 cyanoacrylate) or sub-cuticular sutures in dogs.Personal Authors: Vandana Sangwan, Singh, A. P., Geeta, Ashok KumarAuthor Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, India.Editors: No editorsDocument Title: Haryana VeterinarianAbstract:
The present study was conducted in twelve clinically healthy female dogs for comparison of sub-cuticular sutures (6 animals) with tissue adhesive (6 animals) for closure of flank ovariohysterectomy skin incision. The repair time (mean±S. E.) for skin closure was slightly more in tissue adhesive group (106.66±20.43 seconds) as compared to sub-cuticular group (91.66±20.06 seconds). Wound infection was not present in any of the animals of both groups. Wound dehiscence was observed in 2 animals of each group. Cosmesis score of the tissue adhesive group was slightly better than that of the sub-cuticular group, indicating the usefulness of both the techniques in low tension area with smaller skin incisions.

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RESEARCH ARTICLE: TISSUE ADHESIVE VS SUTURE

Comparative clinical studies on closure of skin incision with tissue adhesive (Iso amyl-2 cyanoacrylate) or sub-cuticular sutures in dogs.Personal Authors: Vandana Sangwan, Singh, A. P., Geeta, Ashok KumarAuthor Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, India.Editors: No editorsDocument Title: Haryana VeterinarianAbstract:
The present study was conducted in twelve clinically healthy female dogs for comparison of sub-cuticular sutures (6 animals) with tissue adhesive (6 animals) for closure of flank ovariohysterectomy skin incision. The repair time (mean±S. E.) for skin closure was slightly more in tissue adhesive group (106.66±20.43 seconds) as compared to sub-cuticular group (91.66±20.06 seconds). Wound infection was not present in any of the animals of both groups. Wound dehiscence was observed in 2 animals of each group. Cosmesis score of the tissue adhesive group was slightly better than that of the sub-cuticular group, indicating the usefulness of both the techniques in low tension area with smaller skin incisions.

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my article

Title: Evaluation of pentazocine lactate as a postoperative analgesic in dogs.Personal Authors: Geeta, Jit Singh, Vandana Sangwan, Sandeep Gera, Garg, S. L.Author Affiliation: Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar - 125 004, India.Editors: No editorsDocument Title: Haryana VeterinarianAbstract:
Studies were done on 12 healthy female dogs brought for ovariohysterectomy as an elective surgery. Surgery was done through a right flank incision under atropine-xylazine-ketamine anaesthesia. In six animals pentazocine lactate (2 mg/kg) was administered intramuscularly preoperatively while another six animals received this drug at the same dose rate immediately after completion of surgery. A numerical rating scale using several behavioural parameters was used to assess pain. Mean total pain scores indicated that pentazocine (2 mg/kg) effectively controls the moderate postoperative pain caused by ovariohysterectomy. The blockade of pain appears to be slightly better in those animals where pentazocine was administered preoperatively. It appears that determination of plasma cortisol concentration can be a useful tool to assess the intensity of pain. The results also indicated that if moderate pain caused by a surgical procedure is effectively controlled in first 24 postoperative hours, subsequent administration of analgesic drug may not be required.Publisher: College of Veterinary Sciences, Haryana Agricultural University

flank spay (keyhole surgery) in a female dog

Flank spay
A flank spay is an ovariohysterectomy that is performed by making the incision in the lateral body wall instead of the ventral midline. Benefits of this approach include an ability to observe the incision from a distance. When the flank incision is closed, the three separate muscle layers are each individually sutured, so there is less tension on any suture layer. The vascularity of these muscle layers may reduce healing time. Because wounds are not under the weight of abdominal contents, there is less tension on the incision, so there is a lower risk of dehiscence and lower risk of evisceration if dehiscence does occur. Finally, an incision on the lateral body wall may be less likely to become contaminated when animals can’t be kept in a clean environment post-operatively. It is also a useful approach to use for spaying dogs that are lactating or have mammary gland hyperplasia. This surgical method is commonly used in India.
Health Benefits
1. Spaying before the first heat can nearly remove the risk of mammary tumours in female dogs if spayed before their first heat.
2.False pregnancies are eliminated, and all their resulting stress.
3.Early spaying prevents ovarian and uterine tumours.
4.Uterine infections are also completely eliminated.
5.Spaying prevents accidental pregnancies.
Behavioral Benefits
1.A spayed female is much more comfortable.
2.By removing her hormone-producing ovaries, the mood swings are also removed .
3.There will be no more bloodstains on the carpet or bedding.
4.No more male dogs trying to break down your fence to reach her.

ovariohysterectomy or spay in a female dog

Female dog comes on 'heat' twice a year, which may last for about 21 days. It is just an old thought that a female dog needs to have a litter of puppies once in its lifetime. Studies has proved that by spaying a female dog before her first heat cycle, chances of developing mammary cancer are reduced. In fact, a female spayed before sexual maturity (6 to 9 months of age) has one-seventh the risk of an intact female of developing mammary cancer.

SPAYING - THE ADVANTAGES
You can avoid the mess and inconvenience when your female dog comes in heat and can prevent unwanted puppies.Spaying helps detour females from roaming the neighborhood looking for a mate. Early spaying completely eliminates uterine infections.
THE SURGERY
Spay is the complete removal of the female reproductive tract -the ovaries, oviducts, uterine horns, and the uterus. The surgery also removes the source of production of such hormones as estrogen and progesterone, which are responsible for stimulating and controlling heat cycles.
The spay is performed under general anaesthetic so she will not feel anything during the procedure. The sterilised instruments are used and the skin is prepared before the surgeon opens the abdomen, thereby minimising bacterial contamination. Both ovaries and the uterus are removed. The abdomen is closed using suture material that dissolves and is absorbed by the body. The skin is usually sutured with stitches that have to be removed in 10-14 days. After 3 days she is usually back to normal.
Precautions: Do not allow your bitch to jump or exercise vigorously until the stitches are removed. There should be no games or forced exercise for the first week.
Home care
When she has recovered from anaesthesia, offer only small amounts of light food and water at first - give your dog some time to settle down. After that she can do whatever she feels like doing.
Although general anesthesia and surgery always involve a certain amount of risk, it is very unlikely that your dog will have any serious trouble with the operation. If we are going to have problems, they are likely to be from licking at the suture. A little licking is normal, but if your dog seems to be really after those sutures, take her to hospital probably fit her with a protective collar.

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