Table 3.
Details of minor complications in horses following recovery with the one-man (head and tail) rope recovery system following various surgical procedures
| N | Complications | Additional comments | Surgical procedure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Equipment failure | Loose halter | Exploratory laparotomy |
| Tail hair broke | Sarcoid removal | ||
| Tail hair broke | Tooth extraction | ||
| Tail rope slipped off | Castration | ||
| Facial paralysis | Wound closure | ||
| 4 | Poor quality | Fell down after standing | Arthroscopy |
| Several attempts to stand | Arthroscopy | ||
| Lost shoe and broke hoof wall | Sarcoid removal | ||
| None | Arthroscopy | ||
| 3 | Long recovery | None | Tumour removal |
| None | Exploratory laparotomy | ||
| Cardiac arrest. Resuscitated | Arthroscopy | ||
| 2 | Excitation | Respiratory problem | Neurectomy |
| Wound to coronary band. | Desmotomy/Neurectomy | ||
| 2 | Myopathy | None | Exploratory laparotomy |
| None | Metatarsal fracture repair | ||
| 1 | Restless | Dog–sitting position | Eye surgery |
| 1 | Hindlimb Weakness | None | Mandibular fracture |
N (number of horses)
Details of the 18 horses that suffered minor (non-fatal) complications following general anaesthesia and recovery with one-man (head and tail) rope recovery system, and surgical procedures carried out