Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Torsion of the uterus--a cause of colic in the mare.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 1979
- Authors:
- Barber, S M
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A case is described involving a pregnant mare that experienced colic, which is a type of abdominal pain. The veterinarians quickly diagnosed her with uterine torsion, a condition where the uterus twists, and they successfully treated it with a standing laparotomy, a surgical procedure done while the mare is standing. Thanks to the timely intervention, both the mare and her foal survived. This case highlights the need for careful examination of pregnant mares with colic to identify uterine torsion early and avoid serious complications. The treatment worked well in this situation.
Abstract
A case of uterine torsion in a mare with colic is described in which an early diagnosis was made and the torsion successfully reduced through a standing laparotomy with survival of both the mare and the foal. This case is used to stress the importance of thorough examination of all pregnant mares with colic in order to differentiate uterine torsion from other causes of abdominal pain, thereby avoiding delay in surgical correction and reducing the risk of fetal and/or maternal death. The advantages of the standing laparotomy are presented in support of this method of treatment of torsion of the gravid uterus.
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