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Periódicos Brasileiros em Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia

p. 507-509

Laceração perineal de 3° grau em égua Quarto de Milha

Sousa Junior, Valdeci Rodrigues DeFerreira, Siluana BenvindoFeitosa, Lauro César SoaresSousa, Gerlan Vieira DeSouza, José Adalmir Torres De

The present report describes the occurrence of a third degree perineal laceration of a Quarter Horsemare and the clinical and surgical measures addressed. During the anamnesis it was reported that the femalepresented a dystocic birth with obstetric maneuvers for the removal of a dead colt from the handler. Areproductive clinical examination revealed third degree perineal laceration compromising mucosa of the vulva,vestibule and vagina with presence of hemorrhage, small amount purulent exudate, pnemovagina and presenceof a rectovaginal communication orifice with fecal contamination. The surgical treatment approached wasvulvoplasty for plastic recovery of the vulva, perineum and rectum allied to the use of antibiotic therapy, antiinflammatory,cleaning of the lesion and adequate diet. The treatment used was successful, associated withveterinary monitoring during the pre, trans and postoperative period, thus minimizing the risks of compromisingthe mare's reproductive efficiency.(AU)

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