title: Nylon cable band reactions in ovariohysterectomized bitches.
abstract: Nylon cable bands used as ligatures caused postsurgical complications in 5 ovariohysterectomized bitches. Clinical signs included fever, stiffness, strangury, draining fistulae, vaginal discharge, and tenesmus. Most signs first appeared several years after surgery, and all signs were resolved after removal of the bands. On the basis of our experience, we suggest that nylon cable bands not be used for ovariohysterectomy ligations.
authors.affiliation: Somers Point Veterinary Clinic, NJ 08244.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Werner
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Straughan
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vezin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D006099:Granuloma / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008026:Ligation / Q000662:veterinary; D009757:Nylons / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D013537:Sutures / Q000662:veterinary*; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons