Use of stapling instruments to aid in the removal of ovarian tumours in mares |
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Authors: | R Doran D Allen B Gordon |
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Institution: | Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602. |
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Abstract: | Ovarian granulosa theca cell tumours were removed surgically in 10 mares. Stapling instruments were used to facilitate haemostasis of the ovarian pedicle in five out of 10 cases and as a sole method of haemostasis in the remaining five cases. Postoperative haemorrhage from the ovarian pedicle was suspected in only one case. All cases survived long term follow-up from six months to four years. Results from this series of cases indicate that stapling instruments provide a rapid, easy and efficient means of ligating ovarian pedicles when performing ovariectomy in the mare. |
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