Surgery for conditions causing decreased fertility in mares. Case selection.
Abstract: Many factors should be considered before one makes a decision to perform surgery, and it is the practitioner's responsibility to make certain the client makes an informed decision. This article considers the various factors of importance in the decision-making process.
Publication Date: 1988-12-01 PubMed ID: 3061600DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30617-xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research article examines the crucial elements to weigh in while considering surgery for conditions causing decreased fertility in mares and outlines the responsibilities of the practitioners in guiding clients towards an informed decision.
Overview of the Study
- The study predominantly revolves around the subject of how to manage the conditions resulting in decreased fertility in mares that require surgical intervention.
- It emphasizes the significance of a comprehensive evaluation of numerous variables before deciding on surgical intervention as the right course of action.
Role of Practitioners
- The practitioners play a key role not only in assessing the medical condition of the mares but also in guiding the clients in making an informed decision.
- The weight of this responsibility is very high as the decision has to be precise and in the best interest of the animal, which also depends on the knowledge and experience of the practitioner.
Decision-Making Process
- The decision-making process involves assessing various factors that can impact the feasibility and necessity of surgery.
- The article delves into a discussion of the factors that one needs to consider and how they influence the decision meaningfully and constructively. Some of these factors could be the age and health condition of the mare, the nature of fertility decrease, the risks involved in the surgical procedure, postoperative care and implications, and potential for recovery of fertility.
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APA
Easley KJ, Osborne J, Thorpe PE.
(1988).
Surgery for conditions causing decreased fertility in mares. Case selection.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 4(3), 381-388.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30617-x Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Equine Services, Simpsonville, Kentucky.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Female
- Horse Diseases / surgery
- Horses / surgery
- Infertility, Female / surgery
- Infertility, Female / veterinary
Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Desjardins MR, Trout DR, Little CB. Surgical repair of rectovaginal fistulae in mares: Twelve cases (1983-1991). Can Vet J 1993 Apr;34(4):226-31.
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