Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Uterine rupture as a postpartum complication in two mares.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1985
- Authors:
- Brooks, D E et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two mares experienced a serious condition called uterine rupture after giving birth, which caused them to have bleeding from the vagina. Both mares showed signs of pain, like pawing at their bellies or trying to roll around. Tests on the fluid in their bellies helped confirm the diagnosis. One mare was treated with medications and a blood transfusion, and she successfully raised her foal until it was weaned. The other mare needed surgery to fix her uterus and was treated for an infection in her abdomen, but she later became pregnant again.
Abstract
Uterine rupture was diagnosed in 2 postpartum mares with hemorrhagic vaginal discharge. Both mares had abdominal pain, as evidenced by pawing, kicking at the abdomen, or attempting to roll. Peritoneal fluid analysis was useful in establishing a diagnosis. One mare had many RBC in the peritoneal fluid and was anemic; this mare was managed medically with oxytocin, antibiotics, and blood transfusion. The mare was able to raise her foal to weaning age. The second mare had many RBC, degenerate neutrophils, and intracellular and extracellular bacteria in peritoneal fluid. Surgical repair of the uterus was performed, and the mare was treated for peritonitis. The mare later became pregnant.
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