An evaluation of the haemostatic suture in hysterotomy closure in the mare

Autor: Janet K. Johnston, T. F. Lock, L. L. Hungerford, Gordon J. Baker, David E. Freeman
Rok vydání: 1999
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Zdroj: Equine Veterinary Journal. 31:208-211
ISSN: 2042-3306
0425-1644
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1999.tb03174.x
Popis: Summary This study was designed to evaluate the haemostatic suture as a means of preventing haemorrhage from the hysterotomy in mares after caesarean section. At 2 university hospitals 1982–1994, 48 mares had caesarean section for dystocia, 10 as an elective, and 8 mares concurrently with colic surgery. The haemostatic suture was used in 31 of 66 mares (47%) and surgery period was significantly (P
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