Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vaginoperitoneal fistula found after spay in three dogs
By Holt, P E et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2006·School of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Vaginoperitoneal fistula after ovariohysterectomy in three bitches.
Plain-English summary
Three spayed female dogs were found to have a vaginoperitoneal fistula, a rare complication that can occur after a spay surgery (ovariohysterectomy). Interestingly, none of the dogs showed any noticeable symptoms related to this condition. The issue was identified through a specific imaging test called retrograde positive contrast vaginourethrography. Fortunately, since there were no clinical signs, the dogs did not require any treatment for this condition.
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Abstract
Vaginoperitoneal fistulation was detected in three neutered bitches undergoing retrograde positive contrast vaginourethrography. This is a rarely detected complication of ovariohysterectomy and appears to result in no clinical signs.
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