Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical uterine drainage and lavage as treatment for canine pyometra.
- Journal:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- De Cramer, K G M
- Affiliation:
- Rant en Dal Animal Hospital
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Pyometra is a condition that can occur in female dogs after they go into heat, where the uterus becomes infected and filled with pus. Traditionally, the usual treatments are to either remove the uterus and ovaries or use medication. In this study, eight female dogs with pyometra were treated using a method that involved draining and flushing the uterus with a special solution through a catheter. All of these dogs were able to conceive and give birth without any problems after the treatment. This approach seems to be a successful alternative for treating pyometra, allowing for quicker recovery and good chances of future pregnancies for dogs that are intended for breeding.
Abstract
Pyometra is a common post-oestral syndrome in bitches. Classical treatment consists of either ovariohystorectomy or medical intervention. Surgical uterine drainage and lavage via direct trans-cervical catheterisation using a 5% povidone-iodine in saline solution was performed successfully in 8 bitches with pyometra. All bitches conceived and whelped without complications subsequent to this treatment. It is concluded that this method offers an effective alternative treatment for canine pyometra with shorter recovery times as well as good clinical recovery and pregnancy rates in bitches destined for further breeding.
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