Vaginoperitoneal fistula after ovariohysterectomy in three bitches

J Small Anim Pract. 2006 Dec;47(12):744-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00144.x.

Abstract

Vaginoperitoneal fistulation was detected in three neutered bitches undergoing retrograde positive contrast vaginourethrography. This is a rarely detected complication of ovariohysterectomy and appears to result in no clinical signs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / etiology*
  • Dogs / surgery
  • Female
  • Hysterectomy / adverse effects
  • Hysterectomy / veterinary*
  • Ovariectomy / adverse effects
  • Ovariectomy / veterinary*
  • Peritoneal Diseases / etiology
  • Peritoneal Diseases / veterinary*
  • Postoperative Complications / veterinary
  • Reoperation / veterinary
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vaginal Fistula / etiology
  • Vaginal Fistula / veterinary*