Abstract
Endometrial or uterine cysts may be glandular or lymphatic in origin and may range from a few millimeters to as large at 20 cm. The presence of cysts usually indicates a degree of uterine pathology, with affected mares having an increase in uterine biopsy score often due to increased fibrosis. Removal of cysts has been described using a snare, laser hysteroscopy, loop cautery, or uterine biopsy instrument. This chapter provides the step by step procedure for these removal techinques, and equipments and supplies needed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Equine Reproductive Procedures |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 74-76 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118904398 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780470960394 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 25 2014 |
Keywords
- Endometrial cyst
- Laser removal
- Mare
- Snare removal
- Uterine biopsy instrument