1PG Scholar, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, (Assam)
2Profesor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, (Assam)
3Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, (Assam)
4Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, (Assam)
5Professor, Department of Animal Physiology, Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, (Assam)
Assam Agricultural University, Guwahati, (Assam)
*Corresponding author; E-mail: bhupensarma59@gmail.com
Online published on 7 October, 2016.
The study was conducted to compare two laparotomy approaches (flank and mid-ventral) for ovariohysterectomy in 12 bitches affected with pyometra (n=6 in each group). The flank approach provided better surgical exposure for exteriorization of ovaries and uterus, and faster healing than mid-ventral approach. Haematological parameters such as Hb, PCV, TEC, TLC and DLC revealed no significant difference between the groups. Biochemical parameters like serum glucose, total protein, BUN and creatinine also revealed non-significant difference between the groups. It was concluded that ovariohysterectomy by left flank incision is better tan the midline incision for easy exteriorization and faster healing.
Bitches, Haemato-biochemical changes, Laparotomy, Pyometra
