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Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part C (2023)

Ultrasonography: A novel method for diagnosing pre-cervical uterine torsion in a Ewe

Author(s): Ruthrakumar R, Selvaraju M, Gopikrishnan D, Ganesan A, Palanisamy M, Akilkumar D and Ezakial Napolean R
Abstract:
A three-year-old full term pregnant pluriparous Mecheri ewe was presented with the history of anorexia and abdominal discomfort since 2 days. Abdominal palpation revealed presence fetal structures and vaginal examination revealed patent vaginal passage. Trans-rectal ultrasonography revealed right side pre-cervical uterine torsion and trans-abdominal ultrasonography revealed dead fetus with thickened uterine wall. Emergency caesarean section was done to relieve the fetus. Detorsion of the uterus was done intra-abdominally. The ewe recovered uneventfully.
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International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
How to cite this article:
Ruthrakumar R, Selvaraju M, Gopikrishnan D, Ganesan A, Palanisamy M, Akilkumar D, Ezakial Napolean R. Ultrasonography: A novel method for diagnosing pre-cervical uterine torsion in a Ewe. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2023;8(5):150-152. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/veterinary.2023.v8.i5c.706
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