Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Clinical signs and treatment of chronic uterine torsion in two mares.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 2002
- Authors:
- Doyle, Aimie J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Two mares were treated for a serious condition called chronic uterine torsion, which means their uterus had twisted and caused problems for 2 and 4 weeks. Both mares had a fever, were anemic (low in red blood cells), had a fast heart rate, were not eating, and showed signs of being depressed. A veterinarian performed surgery to fix the twisted uterus and remove the uterus and ovaries. Thankfully, both mares recovered well with only minor issues and were able to return to their roles as riding horses. Overall, the treatment was successful, and their chances of living a healthy life afterward are good.
Abstract
Two mares were evaluated because of chronic uterine torsions of 2 and 4 weeks' duration; both were pyrectic, anemic, tachycardic, and anorectic, had signs of depression, and had an abnormal uterus and contents on transrectal examination. Both mares underwent cesarean section for lysis of adhesions from the uterus to the peritoneum, correction of the torsion, and ovariohysterectomy Both mares recovered with only minor complications and returned to be used as riding horses. Chronic uterine torsion should be considered in mares in late stages of gestation that have vague clinical signs and transrectal palpation findings that are unlike those described in typical cases of uterine torsion. Prognosis for life can be good after treatment by ventral midline celiotomy, cesarean section, correction of the torsion, and ovariohysterectomy.
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