Surgical management of uterine prolapse in a doe Ramaselvam C.1,*, Ponnambiga T.2, Abiraami R.2, Sivaprakasam A.3 1Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Vepery, Chennai-60007 (Tamil Nadu) 2Private Practitioner, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Vepery, Chennai-60007 (Tamil Nadu) 3Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Vepery, Chennai-60007 (Tamil Nadu) *Corresponding author. E-mail: c.ramaselvam@gmail.com
Online published on 16 September, 2024. Abstract A doe was presented with prolapsed uterus. Repositioning was performed under epidural anesthesia with 2 percent Lignocaine. Everted mass was cleaned with antiseptic, hypertonic solution to reduce edema and vulval retention suture was applied. Animal was administered with Oxytocin, Calcium borogluconate and Antibiotics. Owner was advised to minimize feed for next 3-4 days to avoid straining. The animal recovered uneventfully. Top Keywords Epidural anesthesia, Total uterine prolapse. Top |