Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Anesthesia and surgery for emergency C-section in a rabbit
By S. Yadav·Published in Journal of Anesthesia & Critical Care Open Access·2018·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: Anesthesia management for emergency cesarean section in a rabbit
- Species:
- rabbit
Plain-English summary
A 1.2-year-old rabbit was brought to the vet after delivering one baby but continued to strain and showed signs of abdominal swelling and vaginal discharge. The vet performed an emergency C-section (cesarean section) after confirming through X-rays and ultrasound that there were two dead fetuses inside. The rabbit was put under general anesthesia using a combination of xylazine and ketamine, and the surgery went smoothly. After about 50 minutes, the rabbit woke up and was given antibiotics and pain relief for a week. The surgical site healed well within 10 days, showing that C-sections in rabbits can be done safely with the right anesthesia.
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Abstract
Caesarean section (C-section) is one of the most rear operations in rabbit. The present case study represents the efficacy of the surgical outcome and anesthetic protocol of C-section in rabbit. A 1.2 years old, local and non-descriptive breed of rabbit was presented to the SAQ Teaching Veterinary Hospital (SAQTVH), Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU) with a history of one kit normally delivered and remains straining and treated with oxytocin. Problem on physical examine included abdominal distension and vaginal secretion. Based on the clinical examination, X-Ray and Ultrasonography report, it was decided to perform surgery. The surgery was aseptically control under general anesthesia combination with xylazine and ketamine with the dose rate 5mg/kg and 30mg/kg respectively. The rabbit became unconscious within 3 minutes of intramuscular injection. Laparotomy midline incision (1cm) was performed behind the umbilicus. Two dead fetuses were removed and proper apposition of abdomen was done. The rabbit was recovered fully after 50 minutes of injection. As a part of post operative treatment which was maintained with antibiotic, pain killer for 7 days. The wound healing was noticed after 10 days of operation. So, the case report suggests that rabbit C-section can be performed successfully with xylazine and ketamine anesthesia with recommended doses.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/6c7496366cbd3ddff3e749f9c922ef30a08f6346