A novel surgical technique for prolapsed fold excision in bitches with vaginal hyperplasia

Vaginal hyperplasia (VH) is a common condition, particularly in young bitches of certain breeds during the proestrus/oestrus period, and sometimes surgical intervention may be necessary. Bitches with VH at different stages were enrolled in our study (Type II-III). Excision of vaginal fold was performed using either the conventional technique (CG; n = 10) or the new technique (NG; n = 12). The extent of bleeding, ease, and duration of surgery were compared between the two groups. In the CG, surgeries were performed using the conventional technique with using multiple ligations, while in the NG, %2 jetocaine + adrenaline solution (0.4 mL*kg-1) was injected submucosally at the base of the protruding vaginal fold and than removed by electrocautery without ligation. The vaginal defect created after excision of the vaginal fold was closed with Connell suture (simple continuous suture) using absorbable monocryl in both groups. In the CG, the average surgery time was 40.80 ± 1.87 min, whereas in the NG it was 13.42 ± 2.27 min (P < 0.05). In the NG, surgery was much easier, as bleeding in the surgical area after excision was significantly reduced. Our novel surgical technique should be considered a new option for VH surgery in bitches because its initial results are safe and effective.