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TREATMENT OF HYGROMATA IN HORSES
Author(s) -
Veenendaal J. C.,
Speirs V. C.,
Harrison I.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1981.tb05786.x
Subject(s) - cystic hygroma , medicine , elbow , surgery , biology , pregnancy , fetus , genetics
SUMMARY A surgical technique of open drainage, using penrose drains and pressure bandages, was used for the treatment of hygromata in four horses. In 3 cases with hygroma of the carpus, one with a secondary infection, there was complete resolution of the condition whereas in the one case with hygroma of the elbow resolution was more protracted because of difficulties in bandaging. The cosmetic and functional results after the operation were most satisfactory.