title: [Intestinal perforation in a llama mare following rectal palpation (veterinary expert opinion)].
abstract: The object of the following study is a veterinary expert opinion about a llama mare. This animal was subjected to a rectal palpation for pregnancy diagnosis during which the rectum was perforated. General guide lines for rectal palpation as well as special characteristics in llamas described in the literature are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Geburtshilfe und Gynäkologie, Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Steffen
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Grunert
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002161:Camelids, New World; D005260:Female; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010173:Palpation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011258:Pregnancy Tests / Q000662:veterinary; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012007:Rectum