Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with uterine horn intussusception right after giving birth
By Mashhadi, Mehrdad et al.·Published in Veterinary medicine and science·2024·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Uterine horn intussusception in immediate post-partum in a Pomeranian Spitz dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Pomeranian-Spitz was brought to the vet with a prolapsed uterus and was very tired just one day after giving birth to three puppies. After the initial treatment, the prolapse happened again, leading to surgery where the vet discovered that part of the uterus had folded in on itself (intussusception). To treat this, the vet performed an ovariohysterectomy (spaying) to remove the affected uterus. While this condition is uncommon, it's important for pet owners to be aware of it during the post-partum period.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old Pomeranian-Spitz dog (5.8 kg) was admitted with symptoms of uterine prolapse and lethargy 1 day after whelping three puppies. The prolapsed uterus was corrected, but the next day, prolapse reoccurred. To fix the cervix to the abdominal wall, the dog underwent a surgery operation where intussusception in the left horn of the uterus was found. Ovariohysterectomy was performed as the treatment of choice. The diagnosis of intussusception is challenging, and exploratory laparotomy is the reliable diagnostic approach. Although uterine intussusception is rare, it should be one of the important considerations in dogs within the post-partum period.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38358057/