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Complications detected in 16 surgically treated bitches with pyometra with open or closed cervix
| Type of complication | Closed cervix (n) | Open cervix (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Uterine rupture and peritonitis diagnosed prior to surgery | 1 | 3 |
| Postoperative peritonitis without obvious uterine rupture | 1 | 4 |
| Postoperative wound infection | 1 | 1 |
| Conjunctivitis | 1 | 1 |
| Chronic pyelonephritis | 0 | 1 |
| Urinary tract infection | 0 | 1 |
| Myocarditis and disseminated intravascular coagulation | 0 | 1 |
