Outcome of bilateral equid laparoscopic ovariectomies.
Vet Surg
; 50(5): 975-983, 2021 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess outcomes and behavior changes associated with bilateral laparoscopic ovariectomies. STUDYDESIGN:
Retrospective study. SAMPLE POPULATION Fifty-one equids.METHODS:
Medical records were evaluated from equid bilateral laparoscopic ovariectomies from January 2012 to October 2018 with a potential of 6 months follow-up. Follow-up information obtained by telephone interviews included behavior before and after surgery. Likelihood ratio chi-square tests and odds ratios (OR) with 95% CI were calculated where applicable, with statistical significance at p < .05.RESULTS:
Bilateral ovariectomy was performed in 51 cases, with elective (no pathologic ovaries) ovariectomies performed in 41/51 cases. Occasional estrus-like behavior was observed postoperatively in 14/51 (27%) mares, but the behavior was mild and manageable in all cases. There was no age effect on outcome in all bilateral (p = .56) or elective only (p = .36) cases. In 37/41 (90%) elective cases, improvement was observed in the reason for presentation. Some response to altrenogest administration for behavior modification was observed preoperatively in 12/18 (67%) elective cases. Response to altrenogest was not associated with (p = .31) or able to predict a beneficial response to surgery (OR = 5.5; 95% CI = 0.38-78.57; p = .21).CONCLUSION:
Response to altrenogest in elective cases may not predict behavioral outcome with ovariectomy. Occasional estrus-like behavior in mares postoperatively was not problematic for any owners. Bilateral ovariectomy is a viable treatment option for owners seeking to alleviate undesirable behavior in mares. CLINICALSIGNIFICANCE:
This study should aid veterinarians and horse owners in case selection for bilateral ovariectomy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Ovariectomie
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Equus caballus
Type d'étude:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Animals
Langue:
En
Journal:
Vet Surg
Année:
2021
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
États-Unis d'Amérique