Vascular anatomy and surgical technique for bilateral adrenalectomy in the equid.
The vascular anatomy of the adrenal glands and a surgical technique for bilateral adrenalectomy in the equid are described. Bilateral adrenalectomy was performed in six ponies and one horse via bilateral transcostal retroperitoneal approaches through the 18th rib during a single anesthetic period. Complications included hemorrhage from the right side only and pneumothorax which usually occurred on the right side. One pony died as a result of the surgical technique. Maintenance of adrenal function was accomplished with desoxycorticosterone pivilate and prednisolone.
D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000098:blood supply*; D000315:Adrenalectomy / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery; D007431:Intraoperative Complications