Comparative Evaluation of Right Lateral Flank And Ventral Midline Approach For Ovariohysterectomy In Dog

Abstract

The present research was undertaken on 12 clinical cases of bitches presented for elective ovariohysterectomy at TVCC, PGIVAS, Akola. These cases were randomly divided into two equal groups (n=6), irrespective of their breed age and body weight. Qualitative assessment of techniques and clinico-physiological parameters were studied. The average score of surgical wounds based on swelling, exudation, pain, irritation, and wound dehiscence were recorded postoperatively. In ventral midline approach length of incision and duration of surgery was significantly (P<0.05) increased as compared to right flank approach. However, clinico-physiological parameters varied non-significantly in both groups. On the basis of merits and demerits of two surgical approaches, it can be concluded that the right lateral flank approach can be a good alternative to the commonly used ventral midline approach for ovariohysterectomy in dog.