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Complications of Surgery in the Equine Patient
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Complications of Surgery in the Equine Patient

A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2023) | Viewed by 5724

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Marco Gandini

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Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini, N. 2, Grugliasco, 10095 Turin, Italy
Interests: equine soft tissue surgery; equine laparoscopy; equine urogenital surgery
Dr. Gessica Giusto

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Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Largo Paolo Braccini, N. 2, Grugliasco, 10095 Turin, Italy
Interests: equine soft tissue surgery; equine laparoscopy; equine urogenital surgery

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Outcomes in equine surgery have greatly improved  in the last thirty years due to the development of new techniques, improvement in anesthesia and monitoring, and refinement of perioperative management. Nevertheless, intra- and postoperative complications  are still a concern for equine welfare and a cause of increased cost for horse owners. To properly address this issue, there is the need for the continuous reporting of complications and for continuous research in their prevention and management.

This Special Issue focuses on the reporting, prevention, and management of complications during and after equine surgery. Common equine complications include, but are not limited to:

  1. Complications of colic surgery;
  2. Complications of equine fracture repair;
  3. Complications of arthroscopy;
  4. Complications of wound management;
  5. Complications of the equine respiratory tract surgery;
  6. Complications of equine urogenital surgery;
  7. Complications of equine laparoscopy/thoracoscopy.

Research articles and reviews are welcome to bring new insights on the research topic.

Dr. Marco Gandini
Dr. Gessica Giusto
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • postoperative
  • intraoperative
  • complication
  • surgery
  • horse

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Complications in Laparoscopic Access in Standing Horses Using Cannula and Trocar Units Developed for Human Medicine
by Francisco José Vázquez, Arantza Vitoria, Javier Gómez-Arrue, Sara Fuente, Laura Barrachina, Ignacio de Blas and Antonio Romero
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010061 - 15 Jan 2023
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First cannulation is a critical manoeuvre in equine laparoscopy. This retrospective study aimed at the comparison of the frequency and type of complications detected when using different human laparoscopy devices for laparoscopic access in standing horses, and the influence of body condition in [...] Read more.
First cannulation is a critical manoeuvre in equine laparoscopy. This retrospective study aimed at the comparison of the frequency and type of complications detected when using different human laparoscopy devices for laparoscopic access in standing horses, and the influence of body condition in such complications. Forty-four procedures were included, and retrieved data comprised cannula insertion technique, body condition, and type and frequency of complications. Laparoscopic access techniques were classified into five groups: P: pneumoperitoneum created using Veress needle prior to cannulation; T: sharp trocar; D: direct access via surgical incision; V: Visiport optical trocar and H: optical helical cannula (OHC). In groups T, D, V and H, access was achieved without prior induction of pneumoperitoneum. Complications were registered in 13/44 procedures, of which retroperitoneal insufflation was the most common (6/13). Statistically significant association was found between the complication incidence and the type of access, with group D showing the highest complication frequency (80%) and group H the lowest frequency (0%). The majority of complications (9/13) were observed in overweight horses. We conclude that devices designed for human patients can be used for laparoscopic access in standing horses, with the use of OHC minimizing the appearance of complications, especially in overweight horses with OW. Full article
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Occurrence and Definitions of Intra and Postoperative Complications Related to Laparoscopy in Equids: A Scoping Review
by Anna Cerullo, Marco Gandini and Gessica Giusto
Vet. Sci. 2022, 9(10), 577; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9100577 - 17 Oct 2022
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Laparoscopy is a common approach in equine surgery and has the advantage of improved visibility and diagnostic accuracy, decreased morbidity and hospitalization time. However, despite the numerous benefits, there can be intraoperative and postoperative complications which could have important welfare and economic consequences. [...] Read more.
Laparoscopy is a common approach in equine surgery and has the advantage of improved visibility and diagnostic accuracy, decreased morbidity and hospitalization time. However, despite the numerous benefits, there can be intraoperative and postoperative complications which could have important welfare and economic consequences. The aim of this study was to perform a scoping review to identify current evidence on the occurrence, definition and classification of intra and postoperative complications in equine laparoscopy. A scoping review was conducted in scientific databases. Peer-reviewed scientific articles in the English language on laparoscopy in equids between 1992 and 2022 were included. Data on the study method, sample size, surgical procedure, intra and postoperative complications were extracted and charted. One hundred sixty-four articles met the final inclusion criteria. A definition of “intraoperative complication” was given in one study. Difference between “minor” or “major” intraoperative complications were reported in 12 articles and between “minor” or “major” postoperative complications in 22 articles. A total of 22 intraoperative and 34 postoperative complications were described. The most reported intraoperative complication was hemorrhage from ovary or mesovary (12.7%), while the most reported postoperative complications were incisional complications (64.2%) and postoperative pain (32.7%). There is a need for implementation of criteria for defining complications. The adoption of classification systems and standard definitions would help surgeons to make decisions about the most appropriate treatment, and it is also essential to allow comparisons between research results. Full article
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