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It is always to be remembered that the leaving of one ovary 

 in position even though the other gland with the two cornua 

 and uterus are removed, induces intense oestrum and 

 renders the animal if anything more disagreeable than be- 

 fore the operation. 



The ureter may be mistaken for the cornu but is smaller, 

 is closely attached to the abdominal walls, and does not 

 have the broad ligament with its large deposit of fat. The 

 kidney is far larger than the ovary, more exposed, and 

 located more anteriorly. 



The iliac arteries are at times caught and ruptured by the 

 finger but the blunder is uncalled for except through 

 nervou.sness of the operator. 



Instances of puncturing the bladder in making the in- 

 cision have been reported. If the bitch has been led out 

 and caused to urinate prior to operating, the accident is 

 made practically impossible. 



31. OVARIOTOMY I.M THE BITCH BY THE LINEA AI^BA. 

 PJ.ATE XIX. 



Instruments. Same as in the preceding. 



Technic. Confine in the dorsal position with the head 

 sharply declined. Shave and disinfect an area on the median 

 line about 6 cm. square extending forward from the pubic 

 brim. Make an incision on the median line about 4 cm. 

 long beginning just in front of the pubic brim and extend- 

 ing forward cutting entirely through the skin, the linea 

 alba and peritoneum. Insert an index finger and identify 

 the uterus or broad ligament by its location and forni^. The 

 finger usually comes in contact first with the urinary 

 bladder which may more or less obstruct the passage to the 

 uterus according to its degree of diste'nsion. When empty 

 as shown at B, it offers practically no obstruction. When 



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