title: A one-stage repair of third-degree perineal lacerations and rectovestibular fistulae in 17 mares.
abstract: Third-degree perineal lacerations or rectovestibular fistulae in 17 mares were repaired surgically by a one-stage method. Primary healing occurred in 14 mares; there were one complete dehiscence and two partial dehiscences with fistula formation. Twelve of 13 mares that were bred became pregnant; nine carried foals to term and two are still pregnant. Two mares have each produced one unthrifty foal. One mare repeatedly aborts in the first trimester. Four mares have produced several healthy foals with no further problems. One mare suffered further perineal trauma while foaling.
authors.affiliation: Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Clinical Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Belknap
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Nickels
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012098:Reproduction; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000662:veterinary; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary