Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra

An 8.5-year-old intact female lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a history of vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia was referred to our institution. On physical examination, the lion weighed 180 kg and had a rectal temperature of 40 °C. Blood analysis showed mild neutrophilic leukocytosis, and a...

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Autores principales:	Taesik Yun, Jeongho Kim, Hyun-Gu Kang
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	flank laparotomy lion ovariohysterectomy <i>Panthera leo</i> pyometra Veterinary medicine SF600-1100
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:1e8d970111914a0bb0022c8195ada6012021-11-25T19:11:50ZLateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra10.3390/vetsci81102452306-7381https://doaj.org/article/1e8d970111914a0bb0022c8195ada6012021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/11/245https://doaj.org/toc/2306-7381An 8.5-year-old intact female lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a history of vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia was referred to our institution. On physical examination, the lion weighed 180 kg and had a rectal temperature of 40 °C. Blood analysis showed mild neutrophilic leukocytosis, and abdominal ultrasonography revealed an enlarged uterus with echogenic fluid. Based on the clinical signs and hematologic and ultrasonographic findings, the lion was tentatively diagnosed with pyometra. Ovariohysterectomy was performed using the lateral flank approach to avoid complications that can occur with ventral celiotomy. Surgery was performed successfully despite unexpected rupture of the uterus which had occurred before the surgery. The lion recovered uneventfully and continued to do well at the 1 year follow up after surgery. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of ovariohysterectomy with the lateral flank approach in a lion with pyometra. Our report suggests that ovariohysterectomy with the lateral flank approach could be considered as an alternative method for pyometra in wild big cats with risk of complications at the surgical site.Taesik YunJeongho KimHyun-Gu KangMDPI AGarticleflanklaparotomylionovariohysterectomy<i>Panthera leo</i>pyometraVeterinary medicineSF600-1100ENVeterinary Sciences, Vol 8, Iss 245, p 245 (2021)
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spellingShingle	flank laparotomy lion ovariohysterectomy <i>Panthera leo</i> pyometra Veterinary medicine SF600-1100 Taesik Yun Jeongho Kim Hyun-Gu Kang Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra
description	An 8.5-year-old intact female lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a history of vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia was referred to our institution. On physical examination, the lion weighed 180 kg and had a rectal temperature of 40 °C. Blood analysis showed mild neutrophilic leukocytosis, and abdominal ultrasonography revealed an enlarged uterus with echogenic fluid. Based on the clinical signs and hematologic and ultrasonographic findings, the lion was tentatively diagnosed with pyometra. Ovariohysterectomy was performed using the lateral flank approach to avoid complications that can occur with ventral celiotomy. Surgery was performed successfully despite unexpected rupture of the uterus which had occurred before the surgery. The lion recovered uneventfully and continued to do well at the 1 year follow up after surgery. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of ovariohysterectomy with the lateral flank approach in a lion with pyometra. Our report suggests that ovariohysterectomy with the lateral flank approach could be considered as an alternative method for pyometra in wild big cats with risk of complications at the surgical site.
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author	Taesik Yun Jeongho Kim Hyun-Gu Kang
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title	Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra
title_short	Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra
title_full	Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra
title_fullStr	Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra
title_full_unstemmed	Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra
title_sort	lateral flank approach for ovariohysterectomy in a lion (<i>panthera leo</i>) with a ruptured pyometra
publisher	MDPI AG
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/1e8d970111914a0bb0022c8195ada601
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Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy in a Lion (<i>Panthera leo</i>) with a Ruptured Pyometra

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