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Laparoscopic resection of an exostosis of the os pubis in a horse
Author(s) -
Delcazo Mario,
Geburek Florian,
Köhler Kernt,
Röcken Michael,
Theiss Felix
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/vsu.13349
Subject(s) - medicine , exostosis , surgery , laparoscopy , cystoscopy , symphysis , osteochondroma , horse , urinary system , anatomy , paleontology , biology
Objective To report the diagnostic findings and laparoscopic removal of an exostosis of the os pubis in a horse. Study design Case report. Animal One 12‐year‐old Black Forest draught gelding. Methods History included recurrent colic before and during urination and poor performance. Findings at rectal examination included a pointed osseous prominence adjacent to the symphysis of the pecten ossis pubis. Cystoscopy revealed that this prominence caused a protrusion of the bladder wall into the lumen. Standing laparoscopy and laparoscopy under general anesthesia were performed. Results After a failed attempt at standing laparoscopy, the horse was anesthetized, and the exostosis of the os pubis was removed laparoscopically without complications. No recurrence of clinical signs associated with the exostosis was detected 12 months postoperatively. Conclusion Minimally invasive surgical resection of an exostosis of the os pubis was achieved under general anesthesia with appropriately designed instruments. This treatment alleviated symptoms associated with the exostosis, including potential injury of the urinary bladder wall.