Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with uterine rupture after infection and placenta problem
By Rosenberg, Lacey M et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Department of Clinical Sciences (Rosenberg, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Uterine perforation secondary to metritis and placenta percreta in a postpartum bitch.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old female Labradoodle was brought to the vet after experiencing fever and lethargy four days after giving birth. She had a difficult labor and retained some fetal membranes, which led to a serious infection of the uterus (metritis) and a tear in the uterus. The vet performed surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries, and the dog received antibiotics and supportive care afterward. Thankfully, she recovered well after the surgery. This case highlights how complications from retained membranes can lead to severe issues like uterine rupture.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old intact female Labradoodle bitch was referred due to fever and lethargy 4 days postpartum. The dog was reported to have had prolonged labor that required assistance and fetal membranes were retained. Physical examination and diagnostics led to a suspicion of metritis and uterine perforation. Ovariohysterectomy was performed. Gross and histopathology findings revealed multifocal uterine perforation, necrosuppurative metritis, and placenta percreta. Post-operative antibiotic therapy and supportive care resulted in an uneventful clinical recovery. This is the first reported case of placenta percreta in a bitch. It is presumed that this pathology was paramount in the patient's development of metritis and subsequent uterine rupture. Key clinical message: Placenta percreta may lead to more severe clinical consequences of metritis, including uterine rupture.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32675809/