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Lucy

Lucy
  • Patient:
    Lucy, 2 year old spayed female Labrador retriever.


  • Presenting complaint:
    Lucy was adopted 15 months previously as a spayed dog. Eight months ago, she developed estrous and was explored by another veterinarian who removed cystic oviductal tissue. Now, Lucy is again in heat.


  • Diagnostic studies before endoscopy:
    None, other than pre-anesthetic tests which were within normal limits.


  • Endoscopic procedure:
    Laparoscopy, using 3 trocars, to identify and remove tissue appearing to be ovarian. On histology, both sides had cystic ovaries.


  • Benefits of using endoscopy:
    Laparoscopy provided better examination of both areas caudal to the kidneys, the site where persistent ovaries should be. The recorded images here are much poorer quality than seen on-screen. When reviewing dogs with residual ovaries, we much prefer laparoscopy over traditional laparotomy.












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