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Reflections on the Most Performed Equine Surgery
P.A.J. Brama
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Elective surgery is a crucial component of equine veterinary care. Castration is by far the most common procedure performed and probably the oldest surgical procedure
in veterinary practice. In spite of this, castration has the highest rate of complications of any elective surgical procedure performed routinely in the horse and significant controversy still exists regarding the optimal surgical technique to be used. The vast array of equine castration techniques available indicates that although often viewed by clients and practitioners alike as a simple, routine procedure, equine castration is far from that. It can be confusing for clients to understand the different options available and it is difficult to accept when complications arise. In the United States of America, castration complications are among the most common reasons for malpractice claims against veterinarians. Within each country we often see a selection of equine castration techniques advocated by representative organisations, often resulting from a pre- selection of techniques taught in the veterinary curriculum of institutions of veterinary education within that country. With ongoing internationalisation and easy and free access to international literature prejudice regarding certain techniques becomes confusing, and controversy and discussion often is more based on fear of the unknown than on scientific fact. Clearly “All roads lead to Rome” as far as equine castrations go. This presentation aims to provide an understanding of the pros and cons of the wide array of techniques available and practiced throughout the world, and will provide the tools to select or combine techniques most suited for your individual patient. [...]
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