Clinical signs and treatment of chronic uterine torsion in two mares.
Two mares were evaluated because of chronic uterine torsions of 2 and 4 weeks' duration; both were pyrectic, anemic, tachycardic, and anorectic, had signs of depression, and had an abnormal uterus and contents on transrectal examination. Both mares underwent cesarean section for lysis of adhesions from the uterus to the peritoneum, correction of the torsion, and ovariohysterectomy Both mares recovered with only minor complications and returned to be used as riding horses. Chronic uterine torsion should be considered in mares in late stages of gestation that have vague clinical signs and transrectal palpation findings that are unlike those described in typical cases of uterine torsion. Prognosis for life can be good after treatment by ventral midline celiotomy, cesarean section, correction of the torsion, and ovariohysterectomy.
Doyle
Aimie J
AJ
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana 61802, USA.
Freeman
David E
DE
Sauberli
Debra S
DS
Hammock
Phillip D
PD
Lock
Theodore F
TF
Rötting
Anna K
AK
D000818:Animals; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000662:veterinary; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006736:Horses; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D010052:Ovariectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary; D011379:Prognosis; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*