The retention of vaginal prolapse in the cow using a purse-string suture.
Seventeen cows with prolapsed vaginas were treated by placing a purse-string suture cranial to the external urethral opening to retain the vagina. It was found to be a simple procedure with a high rate of success. Fifteen of the patients responded well to the procedure with a minimum of straining being evident in the post operative period.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D005260:Female; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*