SURGICAL CORRECTION OF PNEUMOVAGINA BY MODIFIED CASLICK’S OPERATION IN A THOROUGHBRED MARE

T. Sarath; R. Pranavgeethan; S. Senthilkumar; A. Thangamani; A. Reshma; R. Rajkumar; S. Manokaran

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v54i1.165845

Authors

T. Sarath Associate Professor and Head, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem
R. Pranavgeethan UG Scholar, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem
S. Senthilkumar Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem
A. Thangamani Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem
A. Reshma Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem
R. Rajkumar Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem
S. Manokaran Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v54i1.165845

Keywords:

Thoroughbred mare, , pneumovagina, endometritis, Caslick’s operation

Abstract

Pneumovagina is a prevalent condition in older Thoroughbred mares, characterized by the abnormal entry of air into the vagina which leads to chronic endometritis. Poor vulvar conformation in such mares predisposes them to infections, leading to chronic reproductive issues like subfertility. The mare was presented with history of purulent vaginal discharge and inappetence for past one week. Based on the physical, clinical and ultrasonographic examinations, the condition was confirmed as pneumovagina with uterine distension and endometritis. The treatment included antibiotics based on microbial sensitivity, uterine lavage, and performed Caslick’s operation, where the vulvar lips were surgically sutured and reduced the length and diameter of vulva. After postoperative therapy, the mare recovered uneventfully. A follow-up wind-sucker test was negative, and there were no signs of pneumovagina. Caslick’s operation proved to be a successful intervention for managing recurrent endometritis due to pneumovagina in Thoroughbred mares. This case emphasizes the importance of timely surgical correction in preventing further reproductive complications.

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