A Case Report on Lateral Flank Approach for Ovariohysterectomy of Cat

Abstract

The study was planned to perform ovariohysterectomy in cat through a lateral flank approach. One adult queen cat of age 2.5 year weighing 3 kg presented for ovariohysterectomy in this study. A small incision stab technique on left lateral flank was performed. Surgical approach was evaluated by recording extent of hemorrhage, ease of location and exteriorization of ovaries and uterus, duration of surgery, post-operative complications and time required for complete wound healing. The findings of the present study established that the technique of small incision stab approach at lateral flank for ovariohysterectomy is easy, free of complications, requires a shorter time and also less expensive.