CHAPTER V. 



DISEASES OF THE UTERINE TUBES. 



Examination.— Examination of the uterine tubes is quite 

 difficult, except by explorative laparotomy. They should 

 be examined for inflammation, tumors, cysts, and pus accu- 

 mulations. In some cases, when the animal is much emaci- 

 ated, and the tubes large, it is possible to palpate them 

 through the abdominal wall. 



SALPINGITIS. 



Definition.— Inflammation of the uterine tubes. 



Etiology.— Salpingitis occurs as a secondary condition 

 following inflammation of other portions of the generative 

 apparatus. 



Symptoms. —The diagnosis is difficult unless laparotomy 

 is resorted to. Other reproductive organs are usually also 

 involved complicating the symptoms. 



Treatment.— Very little can be done except complete extir- 

 pation of the affected tubes. 



PYOSALPINX. 



Pyosalpinx is a purulent inflammation of the uterine tubes. 

 It is secondary to other diseases of the reproductive organs. 

 Removal of the uterine tubes is recommended. 



TUMORS. CYSTS. 



These are found occasionally and when present should 

 be extirpated. 



