Laparoscopic cauterisation of the testicular arteries to manage haemoperitoneum in a gelding |
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Authors: | J M Holmes L C Nath M A Muurlink |
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Institution: | The Equine Centre, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Werribee, Victoria, Australia. |
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Abstract: | A Thoroughbred gelding had chronic episodic intra‐abdominal haemorrhage following standing castration, presumed to originate from a testicular artery. No coagulopathy could be detected and resolution of haemorrhage was achieved by laparoscopic electrocoagulation of both testicular arteries 6 weeks after castration. Blood drained from the abdomen during surgery was filtered then auto‐transfused. Post operative complications included pigmenturia, incisional pain and large colon impaction. |
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Keywords: | horse laparoscopy haemoperitoneum castration haemorrhage electrocoagulation |
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