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The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne2007; 48(5); 512-514;

Standing enucleation in the horse: a report of 5 cases.

Abstract: Enucleation was performed in 5 horses under local anesthesia and sedation with the horse standing. Minimal hemorrhage occurred during the surgical procedure, and there were no other reported complications. Standing enucleation is a surgery that is safe to perform in horses. L’énucléation a été réalisée chez 5 chevaux en position debout sous anesthésie locale et sédation. Une hémorragie minime est survenue pendant la procédure chirurgicale et il n’y a pas eu de complications rapportées. L’énucléation debout est une chirurgie sécuritaire chez le cheval. (Traduit par Docteur André Blouin)
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Publication Date: 2007-06-05 PubMed ID: 17542371PubMed Central: PMC1852602
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Summary

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The research discusses enucleation, a surgical procedure conducted on five horses while they stood upright, under local anesthesia and sedation. The study found that the surgery was safe with minimal bleeding and no reported complications.

Research Methodology and Procedure

  • The research focused on a less-explored surgical procedure in veterinary science called ‘enucleation’ – a surgical method to remove the eye without the need to lay down the horse.
  • This research reviewed five cases where the enucleation procedure was performed with the horse in a standing position.
  • The horses, during the surgery, were under the effects of local anesthesia and sedation. Local anesthesia was likely used to numb the area around the eye, while sedation was likely used to keep the horses calm and motionless during the procedure.

Results and Findings

  • The research found minimal hemorrhage during the surgical procedure. This finding suggests that the bleeding observed during these procedures was very insignificant and manageable, which is a crucial measure of safety during any surgery.
  • There were also no other complications reported in any of the five cases. This suggests that the procedure did not negatively impact the horses’ health during or immediately after the procedure.
  • Based on these observations, the research concluded that standing enucleation is a safe surgical procedure to perform on horses.

Significance of the Research

  • The research provides valuable insights into the potential to perform complex surgical procedures like enucleation with the animal in a standing position.
  • These findings could significantly reduce the risks associated with anesthesia and its post-recovery complications for larger animals such as horses.
  • The study can contribute to the broader field of veterinary surgery by offering more versatile and practical techniques for conducting surgeries on large animals.

Cite This Article

APA
Hewes CA, Keoughan GC, Gutierrez-Nibeyro S. (2007). Standing enucleation in the horse: a report of 5 cases. Can Vet J, 48(5), 512-514.

Publication

The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
ISSN: 0008-5286
NlmUniqueID: 0004653
Country: Canada
Language: English
Volume: 48
Issue: 5
Pages: 512-514

Researcher Affiliations

Hewes, Christina A
  • Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, PO Box 1938, Leesburg, Virginia 20177, USA. cahewes@yahoo.com
Keoughan, G Curry
    Gutierrez-Nibeyro, Santiago

      MeSH Terms

      • Anesthesia, Local / methods
      • Anesthesia, Local / veterinary
      • Animals
      • Conscious Sedation / methods
      • Conscious Sedation / veterinary
      • Eye Diseases / surgery
      • Eye Diseases / veterinary
      • Eye Enucleation / methods
      • Eye Enucleation / veterinary
      • Female
      • Horse Diseases / surgery
      • Horses
      • Hypnotics and Sedatives
      • Male
      • Postoperative Hemorrhage / epidemiology
      • Postoperative Hemorrhage / veterinary
      • Retrospective Studies
      • Treatment Outcome

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