Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with uterine torsion and severe complications treated successfully
By Ridyard, A E et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2000·Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful treatment of uterine torsion in a cat with severe metabolic and haemostatic complications.
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Plain-English summary
A 15-month-old female Maine Coon cat was brought to the vet because she was extremely weak and depressed, and her body temperature was very low. Tests showed she had serious electrolyte imbalances and signs of a blood clotting issue. The vet discovered that her uterus had twisted (uterine torsion) during surgery. After removing the affected uterus and providing intensive care, the cat fully recovered and is now doing well.
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Abstract
A peri-parturient fifteen-month-old female Maine Coon cat was presented with extreme weakness and depression, profound hypovolaemia and hypothermia. Severe hyperkalaemia, hyponatraemia and anaemia were detected. Disseminated intravascular coagulation was suspected due to marked prolongation of activated partial thromboplastin time. Uterine torsion was diagnosed at exploratory laparotomy. The cat made a full recovery following ovariohysterectomy and intensive supportive therapy.
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