Management of vulvar hypoplasia by performing episiotomy in cow - a case report

J S Rajoria; A  P Singh; Priyanshu  Tomar; Prashant; Deepak  Ningwal

doi:10.48165/aru.2023.3.2.8

Authors

J S Rajoria Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Rewa, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur (MP), India
A P Singh Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Rewa, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur (MP), India
Priyanshu Tomar Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Rewa, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur (MP), India
Prashant Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Rewa, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur (MP), India
Deepak Ningwal Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Rewa, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur (MP), India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/aru.2023.3.2.8

Keywords:

Dystocia, Episiotomy, Vulvar stenosis

Abstract

A crossbred cow was admitted with the history of dystocia was examined and diagnosed as a case of dystocia due to congenital vulvar stenosis. Per vaginal examination of a crossbred heifer presented for the treatment of dystocia revealed vulvar stenosis and persistent hymen. Episiotomy followed by the excision of transverse band of persistent hymen lead to per vaginal delivery of fetus.

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