The correction of uterine torsion in a mare by caesarean section.
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.
D000818:Animals; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000662:veterinary; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*