Surgical treatment of septic jugular thrombophlebitis in nine horses.
OBJECTIVE
To report a technique for surgical treatment of septic jugular thrombophlebitis unresponsive to medical treatment.


METHODS
Case series.


METHODS
Horses (n=9) with septic jugular thrombophlebitis unresponsive to medical treatment.


METHODS
Jugular vein thrombectomy was performed under standing sedation and local anesthesia. The contents of the affected portion of vein were removed by multiple incisions in the vein, with the incisions left open to drain and heal by second intention.


RESULTS
The technique was curative in all instances, although 2 horses required a 2nd procedure. One horse required ligation of the linguofacial vein to control postsurgical hemorrhage.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique is an effective surgical treatment for septic jugular thrombophlebitis unresponsive to medical treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
Jugular vein thrombectomy is a straightforward technique, and has minimal postoperative complications. It allows expedient and cost-effective resolution of medically recalcitrant cases of septic jugular thrombophlebitis.
Russell
Tom M
TM
Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital, Congupna, Vic., Australia.
Kearney
Clodagh
C
Pollock
Patrick J
PJ
D000818:Animals; D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses / Q000601:surgery; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000662:veterinary; D017131:Thrombectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome