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Clitoridectomy Following Vulvar Laceration in a Pregnant Mare

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Z. Deutsch, L.K. Pearson, A.J...

In: SFT - Theriogenology Annual Conference - San Antonio, 2015 by Society for Theriogenology
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AUG 09, 2015
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Treatment of vulvar trauma is common in equine practice; however, cases are likely underreported, particularly in pregnant mares. Vulvar or vaginal surgeries during pregnancy can predispose to ascendant infection or pregnancy loss. A 15 year old multiparous Arabian broodmare was presented at 93 days of gestation following a kick to the vulva. Hemorrhage and swelling of the vulva and clitoris were treated locally by placement of sutures and clitoral cerclage. [...]

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