Flank or midline spay – where is it best to cut?
One frequently asked question in the spay/neuter community is whether vets prefer the flank or midline approach for surgery and why.
Historically, the lateral flank approach was more common in the earlier decades of animal birth control work in India. This preference was largely due to the ability to easily view the surgical site from afar, and because of the reduced risk of intestines falling out if there was a surgical site infection or wound dehiscence. Back then, surgical techniques and materials weren’t quite what they are today, leading to more post-operative complications.
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