Regional Veterinary Surgery

SURGICAL APPROACH OF THE GUTTURAL POUCH

• Indications
  • An accumulation of pus or inflammatory exudates or rarely, food material in the pouch.
• Preparation of patient
  • Administartion of tetanus toxoid a week before surgery
  • The operative area is prepared by shaving and application of an  antiseptic before operation.
• General Anaesthesia
  • Premedication with Acepromazine @ 0.02 - 0.05 mg / Kg
  • Xylazine @ 0.5 to 1 mg / Kg
  • Induction with ketamine @ 2.2mg /Kg
  • Maintenance - Isoflurane
• Surgical procedure - Hyvertebrotomy Viborg's trainangle
  • Site of operation: The antero-inferior border of the wing of the atlas.