title: Hydrallantois in a ewe.
abstract: Hydrallantois was detected in a pregnant ewe by physical examination and ultrasonographic evaluation. Clinical signs of disease included acute progressive bilateral abdominal distention, anorexia, and recumbency. Right-flank celiotomy and cesarean section were used to alleviate the condition. Post-operatively, in addition to supportive treatment, oxytocin and fenprostalene (a long-acting prostaglandin) were administered to decrease the likelihood or severity of hydrallantoic sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Large Animal Clinical Science, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Milton
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Welker
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Modransky
mesh_terms: D000482:Allantois; D000818:Animals; D005321:Extraembryonic Membranes; D005260:Female; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000662:veterinary*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases