Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of uterine torsion and fetal retention in a Great Pyrenees
By Ritt, M G & Fossum, T W·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1997·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of uterine torsion and fetal retention in a postparturient Great Pyrenees bitch with septic peritonitis and prothrombotic complications.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A Great Pyrenees dog was brought in after giving birth and showing signs of severe illness due to a twisted uterus and two retained puppies. The veterinarian performed an emergency surgery to remove the uterus and the retained fetuses. Despite facing serious complications like infection and bleeding issues, the dog received prompt medical treatment and recovered well after the surgery.
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Abstract
The treatment and favorable outcome of a bitch with uterine torsion and two retained fetuses are described. The condition was corrected surgically by ovariohysterectomy. Complications (i.e., septic shock, peritonitis, and hemostatic abnormalities) were managed with aggressive medical therapy. Torsion of the gravid uterus in dogs is a life-threatening condition which can have a successful outcome if medical complications encountered in the pre- and postoperative periods are treated quickly and effectively.
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