Surgical management and postoperative evolution of a closed pyometra in a canine patient (Canis lupus familiaris) in puerto maldonado: clinical case report
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clinical case, purulent exudate, ovariohysterectomy, pyometra, postoperative recovery, surgical treatmentResumo
Pyometra is a serious uterine condition that mainly affects unspayed female dogs. It is characterized by the accumulation of purulent exudate in the uterine cavity, usually associated with hormonal changes and opportunistic bacterial infections, and can occur in either an open or closed form, the latter being more difficult to diagnose and carrying a higher risk of serious systemic complications, including septicemia, peritonitis, and multiple organ failure. This clinical case describes the clinical and surgical management and postoperative evolution of a 3-year-old, 23-kg mixed-breed dog admitted on an emergency basis with clinical signs of lethargy, anorexia, occasional vomiting, fever, and marked abdominal distension. Initial stabilization was achieved with fluid therapy, analgesia, and broad-spectrum antibiotics, followed by an emergency ovariohysterectomy, during which a severely distended uterus with purulent contents was identified and completely and safely removed. The patient showed progressive recovery, with favorable postoperative evolution, restoration of appetite, normalization of clinical parameters, and adequate healing, without complications. The clinical case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and timely surgical intervention as the treatment of choice in closed pyometra, also emphasizing the importance of preventive sterilization as a measure to prevent serious reproductive diseases and promote animal welfare.
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