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Jones ARE, Ragle CA, Anderson D, Scott C. Laparoscopic evaluation of the small intestine in the standing horse: Technique and effects. Vet Surg 2017; 46:812-820. [PMID: 28460413 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Revised: 11/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and clinical outcomes after laparoscopic evaluation of the small intestines via laparoscopy. STUDY DESIGN Prospective pilot study. ANIMALS Healthy adult horses (n = 5). METHODS Horses were restrained in standing stocks and received an infusion of detomidine. One port was placed in the left last intercostal space and 3 ports were placed in the right paralumbar fossa. The small intestine was run with atraumatic laparoscopic grasping forceps, from the duodenocolic plica to the ileocecal plica. Postoperative pain was scored every 4 hours for the first 48 hours. Horses were monitored via physical examinations for 2 weeks. Second look laparoscopy was repeated at 2 weeks, to run the small intestine and assess iatrogenic changes. An exploratory celiotomy was performed in 2 horses, 2 months later and long-term follow-up was recorded in 3 horses. RESULTS Laparoscopic evaluation of the entire small intestine was successfully completed twice in every horse. This evaluation lasted 39 ± 21.2 minutes (mean ± SD), while total surgery time was 73 ± 34.1 minutes. Postoperative physical examinations remained normal in all horses, and pain scores were scored as mild. The only abnormalities at second look laparoscopy consisted of multifocal petechiae and ecchymoses in all horses, resolved by 2 months in the 2 horses explored via celiotomy. Three horses with long-term follow-up were healthy 8 months after the study. CONCLUSION Running the small intestine laparoscopically is a feasible procedure in standing normal horses, and does not cause significant discomfort nor complications.
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- Andrew R E Jones
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington
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Randleff-Rasmussen PK, Gray AS. Metallic foreign body in the ovary of a broodmare. EQUINE VET EDUC 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.12618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Drakenstein Veterinary Clinic - Equine; Paarl South Africa
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Munsterman AS, Kottwitz JJ, Reid Hanson R. Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Adhesion Barriers on Adhesion Formation in the Horse. Vet Surg 2016; 45:587-95. [DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Amelia S. Munsterman
- Equine Surgery Section, Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University; Auburn Alabama
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University; Auburn Alabama
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- Equine Surgery Section, Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University; Auburn Alabama
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Graham S, Freeman D. Standing diagnostic and therapeutic equine abdominal surgery. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2014; 30:143-68. [PMID: 24680210 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2013.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The widespread use of laparoscopy in equine surgery has increased interest in the standing approach to a wide range of procedures typically regarded as feasible only through a ventral midline incision. Although a commonly cited benefit of standing surgery relates to avoiding costs of general anesthesia and risks associated with it, some procedures and horses are not suitable candidates for standing abdominal procedures. Some procedures, such as nephrectomy, colostomy, and closure of the nephrosplenic space, are not only suitable for standing surgery but are performed more easily and more safely through this approach than with general anesthesia.
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- Sarah Graham
- Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Kelmer G, Raz T, Berlin D, Steinman A, Tatz AJ. Standing open-flank approach for removal of enlarged pathologic ovaries in mares. Vet Rec 2013; 172:687. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.101380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- G. Kelmer
- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery; Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine; the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; P.O. Box 12 Rehovot Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery; Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine; the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; P.O. Box 12 Rehovot Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery; Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine; the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; P.O. Box 12 Rehovot Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery; Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine; the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; P.O. Box 12 Rehovot Israel
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- Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery; Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine; the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture; Hebrew University of Jerusalem; P.O. Box 12 Rehovot Israel
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Hendrickson DA. A review of equine laparoscopy. ISRN VETERINARY SCIENCE 2012; 2012:492650. [PMID: 23762585 PMCID: PMC3671724 DOI: 10.5402/2012/492650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2012] [Accepted: 10/05/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Minimally invasive surgery in the human was first identified in mid 900's. The procedure as is more commonly practiced now was first reported in 1912. There have been many advances and new techniques developed in the past 100 years. Equine laparoscopy, was first reported in the 1970's, and similarly has undergone much transformation in the last 40 years. It is now considered the standard of care in many surgical techniques such as cryptorchidectomy, ovariectomy, nephrosplenic space ablation, standing abdominal exploratory, and many other reproductive surgeries. This manuscript describes the history of minimally invasive surgery, and highlights many of the techniques that are currently performed in equine surgery. Special attention is given to instrumentation, ligating techniques, and the surgical principles of equine minimally invasive surgery.
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- Dean A Hendrickson
- American College of Veterinary Surgeons, USA ; College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
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Delling U, Stoebe S, Brehm W. Hand-assisted laparoscopic adhesiolysis of extensive small intestinal adhesions in a mare after breeding injury. EQUINE VET EDUC 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00333.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Madron MS, Caston SS, Tracey AK, Kersh KD. Instrument associated complication of a laparoscopic ovariectomy. EQUINE VET EDUC 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00278.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kassem MM, el-Gendy SAA, Abdel-Wahed RE, el-Kammar M. Laparoscopic anatomy of caprine abdomen and laparoscopic liver biopsy. Res Vet Sci 2010; 90:9-15. [PMID: 20553700 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2010.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2009] [Revised: 03/25/2010] [Accepted: 05/05/2010] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study was carried out on apparently healthy adult non pregnant female Baladi goats to provide normal laparoscopic anatomy of the abdomen and to assess feasibility of laparoscopy for liver biopsy. Following preparation of animals, equipment and instruments, the primary port and laparoscope was placed on the umbilicus and 360° scan was performed for orientation and exploration of the abdominal cavity. Secondary ports were placed under direct laparoscopic observation to allow insertion of accessory instruments for tissue grasping, coagulation and severing. The obtained results cleared that ventral laparoscopic approach and tilting and rotating the animal during laparoscopic procedures provided better exposure of internal abdomen. Laparoscopy provided a comprehensive description of cranial and caudal abdominal regions. Laparoscopic liver biopsy required two secondary ports; one assisting port inserted in right subcostal area and one operating port inserted subxiphoid. The procedure was safe, practical and easily performed.
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- M M Kassem
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Edfina, Rashed, Behera, Egypt
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Mariën T, Clercq T, Adriaenssen F, Segers L. Standing laparoscopic ovariectomy in mares using monopolar electrocoagulation and extracorporeal Tayside slipping knot technique. EQUINE VET EDUC 2010. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2000.tb00041.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rambags BPB, Stout TAE, Rijkenhuizen ABM. Ovarian granulosa cell tumours adherent to other abdominal organs; surgical removal from 2 Warmblood mares. Equine Vet J 2010; 35:627-32. [PMID: 14515967 DOI: 10.2746/042516403775467261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- B P B Rambags
- Department of Equine Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Yalelaan 12, 3584 CM Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that has applications as a diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic technique. Specialized equipment is necessary to perform equine laparoscopy, and there is a large range of instruments, both disposable and non-disposable available. Laparoscopic procedures described include ovariectomy, cryptorchidectomy, adhesiolysis and herniorrhaphy. Laparoscopy can be performed in a standing or dorsally recumbent position, depending on surgeon preference, patient status and the procedure to be performed. Stapling equipment is frequently used in gastrointestinal surgery in horses. Advantages include decreased surgical time and a decrease in the risk of contamination. Stapling equipment is often used in creating anastomoses, both in the large and small intestines, as well as in vessel ligation. New surgical techniques intended to decrease adhesion formation include the use of carboxymethylcellulose and bioresorbable patches. Indwelling abdominal drains can be used for peritoneal lavage following surgery and also appear to decrease the risk of adhesion formation. Improvements in post-operative care, including the treatment of post-operative ileus and endotoxaemia can significantly improve the outcome of horses that have undergone surgery for abdominal disorders. Recommendations for the use of prokinetic agents in horses with ileus vary widely. Prokinetic agents include local anaesthetics, macrolide antimicrobials, cholinergic agonists and dopamine antagonists. Endotoxaemia is common in horses following surgery for gastrointestinal disorders. The antibiotic polymyxin B binds to the circulating endotoxin molecule, decreasing its half-life in the intra-vascular space and reducing associated inflammation. This drug appears to be an effective and affordable treatment option for horses with endotoxaemia. The use of specific cyclooxygenase inhibitors in veterinary medicine have been studied recently. Selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors may provide comparable anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties to the non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs appear to have similar clinical effectiveness and will hopefully minimize deleterious side effects. The optimal healing of ventral midline incisions in horses is related to many factors including appropriate suture patterns and bite size, in addition to appropriate post-operative exercise recommendations. Recent advances in surgical techniques and post-operative care should decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with abdominal surgery. This article provides an overview of some of these advances.
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- C L Smith
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, University Veterinary Centre, University of Sydney, Werombi Road, New South Wales 2570, Australia
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Lansdowne JL, Bouré LP, Pearce SG, Kerr CL, Caswell JL. Comparison of two laparoscopic treatments for experimentally induced abdominal adhesions in pony foals. Am J Vet Res 2004; 65:681-6. [PMID: 15141891 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.2004.65.681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare laparoscopic dissection with-laparoscopic dissection combined with abdominal instillation of ferric hyaluronate gel for the treatment of experimentally induced adhesions in pony foals. ANIMALS 12 healthy pony foals. PROCEDURE A serosal abrasion method was used to create adhesions at 4 sites on the jejunum (day 0). At day 7 laparoscopy was performed and the adhesions observed in each foal were recorded. In group-1 foals (n = 6), the adhesions were separated laparoscopically (treatment 1). In group-2 foals (n = 6), 300 mL of 0.5% ferric hyaluronate gel was infused into the abdomen after the adhesions were separated laparoscopically (treatment 2). At day 24, terminal laparoscopy was performed and the adhesions observed were recorded. Total number of adhesions within each group was compared between day 7 and 24. Data were analyzed to determine whether an association existed between the number of adhesions on day 24 and treatment type. RESULTS At day 24, the number of adhesions was significantly decreased within each group, compared with the number of adhesions at day 7 (group-1 foals, 10 vs 22 adhesions; group-2 foals, 3 vs 20 adhesions). Treatment 1 was associated with a significantly higher number of adhesions at day 24, compared with treatment 2 (odds ratio, 4.54; 95% confidence interval, 1.03 to 23.02). CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Abdominal instillation of 0.5% ferric hyaluronate gel after laparoscopic dissection was a more effective technique than laparoscopic dissection alone to treat experimentally induced adhesions in pony foals. Laparoscopic adhesiolysis following abdominal surgery in foals is a safe and effective technique.
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- Jennifer L Lansdowne
- Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada
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Eggleston RB, Mueller POE. Prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal adhesions. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2003; 19:741-63. [PMID: 14740767 DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2003.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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As with many aspects of clinical medicine, there is yet to be a single or definitive cure for postoperative adhesion formation. Current methods of prevention target risk factors predisposing horses to adhesion formation. Systemic pharmacologic therapies, such as antimicrobials, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Salmonella antiserum, and hyperimmune plasma, help to reduce abdominal inflammation and minimize the effects of endotoxemia. Intra-abdominal or systemic heparin aids in enhancing peritoneal fibrinolysis. Prokinetic therapy promotes early postoperative return of intestinal motility, minimizing the propensity for adhesion formation between apposing adynamic segments of intestine. Mechanical separation of potentially adhesiogenic serosal and peritoneal surfaces is commonly achieved with use of abdominal lavage, protective coating solutions, and barrier membranes. Ongoing and future research is directed toward a better understanding of the local effects of intestinal trauma and the corresponding response of the fibrinolytic system. Recognition of horses at high risk for adhesion formation helps to guide the equine surgeon to an appropriate perioperative and intraoperative plan for adhesion prevention, including good surgical technique and a combination of adjunct therapies.
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- Randall B Eggleston
- Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 501 DW Brooks Drive, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
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Desmaizieres LM, Martinot S, Lepage OM, Bareiss E, Cadore JL. Complications associated with cannula insertion techniques used for laparoscopy in standing horses. Vet Surg 2003. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2003.00501.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Latimer FG, Eades SC, Pettifer G, Tetens J, Hosgood G, Moore RM. Cardiopulmonary, blood and peritoneal fluid alterations associated with abdominal insufflation of carbon dioxide in standing horses. Equine Vet J 2003; 35:283-90. [PMID: 12755432 DOI: 10.2746/042516403776148273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY Abdominal insufflation is performed routinely during laparoscopy in horses to improve visualisation and facilitate instrument and visceral manipulations during surgery. It has been shown that high-pressure pneumoperitoneum with carbon dioxide (CO2) has deleterious cardiopulmonary effects in dorsally recumbent, mechanically ventilated, halothane-anaesthetised horses. There is no information on the effects of CO2 pneumoperitoneum on cardiopulmonary function and haematology, plasma chemistry and peritoneal fluid (PF) variables in standing sedated horses during laparoscopic surgery. OBJECTIVES To determine the effects of high pressure CO2 pneumoperitoneum in standing sedated horses on cardiopulmonary function, blood gas, haematology, plasma chemistry and PF variables. METHODS Six healthy, mature horses were sedated with an i.v. bolus of detomidine (0.02 mg/kg bwt) and butorphanol (0.02 mg/kg bwt) and instrumented to determine the changes in cardiopulmonary function, haematology, serum chemistry and PF values during and after pneumoperitoneum with CO2 to 15 mmHg pressure for standing laparoscopy. Each horse was assigned at random to either a standing left flank exploratory laparoscopy (LFL) with CO2 pneumoperitoneum or sham procedure (SLFL) without insufflation, and instrumented for measurement of cardiopulmonary variables. Each horse underwent a second procedure in crossover fashion one month later so that all 6 horses had both an LFL and SLFL performed. Cardiopulmonary variables and blood gas analyses were obtained 5 mins after sedation and every 15 mins during 60 mins baseline (BL), insufflation (15 mmHg) and desufflation. Haematology, serum chemistry analysis and PF analysis were performed at BL, insufflation and desufflation, and 24 h after the conclusion of each procedure. RESULTS Significant decreases in heart rate, cardiac output and cardiac index and significant increases in mean right atrial pressure, systemic vascular resistance and pulmonary vascular resistance were recorded immediately after and during sedation in both groups of horses. Pneumoperitoneum with CO2 at 15 mmHg had no significant effect on cardiopulmonary function during surgery. There were no significant differences in blood gas, haematology or plasma chemistry values within or between groups at any time interval during the study. There was a significant increase in the PF total nucleated cell count 24 h following LFL compared to baseline values for LFL or SLFL at 24 h. There were no differences in PF protein concentrations within or between groups at any time interval. CONCLUSIONS Pneumoperitoneum with CO2 during standing laparoscopy in healthy horses does not cause adverse alterations in cardiopulmonary, haematology or plasma chemistry variables, but does induce a mild inflammatory response within the peritoneal cavity. POTENTIAL RELEVANCE High pressure (15 mmHg) pneumoperitoneum in standing sedated mature horses for laparoscopic surgery can be performed safely without any short-term or cumulative adverse effects on haemodynamic or cardiopulmonary function.
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- F G Latimer
- Equine Health Studies Program, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803, USA
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Eric Mueller P. Advances in prevention and treatment of intra-abdominal adhesions in horses. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2002. [DOI: 10.1053/ctep.2002.35577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Bouré LP, Pearce SG, Kerr CL, Lansdowne JL, Martin CA, Hathway AL, Caswell JL. Evaluation of laparoscopic adhesiolysis for the treatment of experimentally induced adhesions in pony foals. Am J Vet Res 2002; 63:289-94. [PMID: 11843132 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.2002.63.289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of laparoscopic adhesiolysis in the treatment of experimentally induced adhesions in foals. ANIMALS 8 healthy pony foals. PROCEDURE Celiotomy was performed and adhesions created at the jejunoileal junction and at sites 0.5 and 1 m proximal to this junction, using a serosal abrasion method. Ten days after celiotomy, exploratory laparoscopy was performed. Laparoscopic adhesiolysis was performed in the treatment group only (4 foals, randomly selected). Thirty days after the exploratory laparoscopy, a final laparoscopic examination was performed, and the foals were euthanatized. The number and characteristics of abdominal adhesions were recorded during laparoscopy 10 and 30 days after celiotomy and during necropsy. RESULTS At 30 days after celiotomy, the number of adhesions in the control group was significantly higher than the number in the treatment group. In the control group, all adhesions observed during the exploratory laparoscopy were still evident at the final laparoscopy and necropsy. In the treatment group, adhesions did not form again after separation. During final laparoscopy and necropsy, a focal adhesion between the omentum and site of the initial laparoscope portal was observed in 5 of 8 foals. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE The serosal abrasion model is useful for studying abdominal adhesions in foals. Laparoscopic adhesiolysis was an effective technique to break down experimentally induced adhesions in the early maturation stage of formation in pony foals. Studies are required to investigate prevention of de novo adhesions at the laparoscope portal sites.
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- Ludovic P Bouré
- Department of Clinical Studies , Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Canada
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Mariën T. Standing laparoscopic herniorrhaphy in stallions using cylindrical polypropylene mesh prosthesis. Equine Vet J 2001; 33:91-6. [PMID: 11191617 DOI: 10.2746/042516401776767476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Standing laparoscopic herniorrhaphy was performed in 9 stallions. Appropriate analgesia was achieved by sedation with detomidine and local flank infiltration with mepivacaine. Three portal sites at the paralumbar fossa were used to perform the herniorrhaphy by means of triangulation. A cylindrical polypropylene mesh was inserted and fixated in the inguinal canal. Subsequent adhesion formation resulted in an obliterated inguinal canal within 2 weeks. This minimal invasive technique allowed us to perform a testis sparing herniorrhaphy in the standing horse.
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- T Mariën
- Equinia Veterinary Hospital, Noorderwijk, Belgium
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A working knowledge of normal endoscopic anatomy and the effects of positioning must be mastered to take advantage of endoscopic procedures involving the gastrointestinal system. Endoscopic procedures involving the gastrointestinal system offer advantages over conventional surgery in that they are less invasive and provide direct visualization. Laparoscopy can be used to evaluate horses with abdominal pain before and after surgery. It can be used to evaluate and biopsy abdominal masses and parenchymal organs such as the spleen, liver, and kidney. Endoscopic gastrointestinal surgical procedures such as colopexy and adhesionolysis are limited at this time but should continue to be developed as instrumentation and technology evolve.
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- S Trostle
- Section of Large Animal Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1102, USA.
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