Evaluation of a vessel-sealing device to assist eye enucleation and exenteration in the horse

Authors: Launois, M.T.; Vandeweerd, J.M.E.F.; Perrin, R.A.R.; Brogniez, L.; Gabriel, A.; Coomer, R.; Clegg, P.D.; Desbrosse, A.M.; Desbrosse, F.G.

Source: Equine Veterinary Education, Volume 21, Number 11, November 2009 , pp. 596-601(6)

Publisher: Equine Veterinary Journal Ltd.

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Abstract:

This study describes and evaluates the LigaSure for eye enucleation or exenteration in horses. According to the medical records of the Clinique Desbrosse, 17 horses underwent eye removal using the LigaSure between April 2005 and March 2009. It was applied at 7 different steps of the procedure and accounted for the different possible sources of bleeding. The Ligasure was also used to transect the optic pedicle in the 5 most recent cases. Very few complications were encountered with the technique described. Reliable vessel sealing and haemostasis was achieved in all horses.

Keywords: HORSE; LIGASURE; SUBCONJUNCTIVAL; TRANSPALPEBRAL; ENUCLEATION; EXENTERATION

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.2746/095777309X477834

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