Uterine Rupture Associated with Uterine Torsion in a  Pregnant Bitch

Authors

  • Ram Niwas Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology , College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana-125004
  • Sujata Jinagal Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana-125004
  • Amandeep Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana-125004
  • Anil epartment of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana-125004
  • Ravi Dutt Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar, Haryana-125004

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2023.44.02.18

Keywords:

Bitch, Caesarean section, Ovariohysterectomy, Pregnancy, Uterine torsion

Abstract

Uterine torsion is an unusual and potentially serious problem in pregnant she-dogs. This case study documents the surgical management of uterine rupture associated with uterine torsion in a she-dog presented on the 68th day of pregnancy. Upon exploration of abdominal cavity, uterine torsion was observed over the uterine body and just adjacent to uterine torsion, there was rupture of the uterus. Therefore, laparahysterectomy was performed. The post-operative care included broad spectrum antibiotics, anti-histaminics, anti-inflammatory drugs and fluid therapy. The she dog had uneventful recovery.

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Published

2023-12-29

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 2 (2023): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction (Dec) 2023

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Niwas, R., Jinagal, .S., Amandeep, Anil, & Dutt, R. (2023). Uterine Rupture Associated with Uterine Torsion in a  Pregnant Bitch. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 44(2), 93–95. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2023.44.02.18
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