Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mare with colic late in pregnancy had uterine torsion fixed by
By Maxwell, J A·Published in Australian veterinary journal·1979·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The correction of uterine torsion in a mare by caesarean section.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old mare showed signs of colic (abdominal pain) late in her pregnancy. After a diagnosis of uterine torsion (when the uterus twists), the vet performed a caesarean section to correct the issue. The surgery was successful, and the mare delivered a healthy foal and recovered well from the procedure.
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Abstract
A 9-year-old mare exhibiting signs of colic late in pregnancy was presented. Uterine torsion was diagnosed and corrected by caesarean section. A live foal was delivered and the mare survived the surgical interference.
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