Article · Volume 7, Issue 1 · pp. 4–5
Pan-hysterectomy for Closed Pyometra in a Dog
Dayamon David Mathew1, Vinod Kumar2, Rahul Kumar Udehiya1, Naresh Kumar Singh1
- 1Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
- 2Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sci- ence, RGSC, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.
Abstract
Pyometra is infection of the uterus with presence of pus inside the uterus. A 2.5 years old intact female dog weighing 25 kgs was presented with a history of anorexia and pain on palpation of thoraco-abdominal region. On physical examination, the abdomen was tensed. Lateral abdominal radiography and ultrasonography was performed and diagnosed as pyometra which is a closed-cervix type. Pan-hysterectomy was performed under general anesthesia as treatment to save the animal. Post-operatively the animal was on antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for 5 days and kept on fluid therapy for 3 days. The pet had an uneventful recovery.
Keywords: Hysterectomy; Pan-hysterectomy; Closed pyometra; Open pyometra; Dog
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