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* ventral abdominal approach for colic and caesarean operations

* ventral abdominal approach for colic and caesarean operations

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[[Ovariectomy - Donkey|'''Ovariectomy''']]

[[Ovariectomy - Donkey|'''Ovariectomy''']]

 

[[Caesarean Section - Donkey|'''Cesarian Section''']]

 

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==Caesarean section==

 

The indications are as for the horse (e.g. foetal oversize, dystocia) and, in most cases, a '''ventral midline approach''' is used as in the horse. Many donkeys are poorly supervised around foaling and may be presented for dystocia in a state of '''endotoxic shock'''. In a paper by Bourassi and Kay (2006), the results of standing left flank approach to caesarean section under sedation and local anaesthesia is presented. Although the sample size was small, the authors comment that the technique may provide a safe, low cost and viable alternative to conventional mid-line laparotomy. In addition, the same authors suggest that donkeys carrying hinny foals may be more susceptible to dystocia due to poorer regulation of foetal growth.

 

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* Thiemann, A. (2008) Surgery In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 16

* Thiemann, A. (2008) Surgery In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 16

 

* Bell, N.J., Thomas, S. (2001). ‘Use of sterile maggots to treat panniculitis in an aged donkey’. ''Veterinary Record 149''. pp 768-770.

* Bell, N.J., Thomas, S. (2001). ‘Use of sterile maggots to treat panniculitis in an aged donkey’. ''Veterinary Record 149''. pp 768-770.

* Bouayad, H., Rifai, S., Kay, R.S., Knottenbelt, D.C., and Smith, M. (2006). ‘Bifid tongue and Mandibular cleft in three mule foals’. ''Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the W.E.V.A.'' pp 334-346.

* Bouayad, H., Rifai, S., Kay, R.S., Knottenbelt, D.C., and Smith, M. (2006). ‘Bifid tongue and Mandibular cleft in three mule foals’. ''Proceedings of the 9th Congress of the W.E.V.A.'' pp 334-346.

 

* Farmand, M., Stohler, T. (1990). ‘The median cleft of the lower lip and mandible and its surgical correction in a donkey’. ''Equine Veterinary Journal'' 22 (4). pp 298-301.

* Farmand, M., Stohler, T. (1990). ‘The median cleft of the lower lip and mandible and its surgical correction in a donkey’. ''Equine Veterinary Journal'' 22 (4). pp 298-301.

* Kay, G. (2005). ‘Sialolithiasis in donkeys’. In: ''Veterinary care of donkeys.'' Matthews, N.S., and Taylor, T.S. (eds). International Veterinary Information Service. www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerenderfcgi?articl=14449901

* Kay, G. (2005). ‘Sialolithiasis in donkeys’. In: ''Veterinary care of donkeys.'' Matthews, N.S., and Taylor, T.S. (eds). International Veterinary Information Service. www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerenderfcgi?articl=14449901