Application of an innovative technique for unilateral ovariectomy in dairy cows

This report describes an innovative unilateral ovariectomy technique for the surgical treatment of follicular cysts in dairy cows. Five cows, with a diagnosis of follicular cysts, were submitted to unilateral ovariectomy via a paralumbar fossa approach, in standing position. The linear cutter proved...

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Published inVeterinary record Vol. 179; no. 18; p. 463
Main Authors Rizzo, A., Piccinno, M., Lacitignola, L., D'Onghia, G., D'Onghia, G. F., Sciorsci, R. L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Limited 05.11.2016
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Subjects
Animal lactation
Animals
Cattle
Cattle Diseases - surgery
Cysts
Dairy cattle
Diffusion of Innovation
Female
Follicles
Follicular Cyst - surgery
Follicular Cyst - veterinary
follicular cysts
Local anesthesia
Oophorectomy
Ovariectomy - methods
Ovariectomy - veterinary
Ovaries
paralumbar fossa approach
Surgeons
Surgery
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonic imaging
unilateral ovariectomy
Vagina
Italy
follicular cysts
unilateral ovariectomy
paralumbar fossa approach
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Summary:This report describes an innovative unilateral ovariectomy technique for the surgical treatment of follicular cysts in dairy cows. Five cows, with a diagnosis of follicular cysts, were submitted to unilateral ovariectomy via a paralumbar fossa approach, in standing position. The linear cutter proved useful for clamping the ovary, stapling the vessels and cutting in one stroke, thus reducing surgery times. After unilateral ovariectomy, all cows underwent heat 7–30 days after surgery, and three cows became pregnant. All cows showed increased milk production. The results of this case report showed that flank ovariectomy, performed in this way, is an efficient, low-risk technique for surgical treatment of follicular cysts in dairy cows.
Bibliography:Provenance: Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed
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ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.103833