Surgical Intervention for Fetal Maceration in a 3.5 month  Pregnant Crossbred Cow

Authors

  • Gitesh Saini Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
  • Abhijeet Fernandes Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
  • Gaurav Kumar Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
  • Dawoud Aamir Nehru Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
  • Anavil Bhardwaz Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2024.45.01.21

Keywords:

Fetal maceration, Cattle, Left flank approach

Abstract

 

This clinical article presents a case report detailing the successful surgical management of fetal maceration in a 3.5-month  pregnant crossbred cow using a left caudal paralumbar approach. Fetal maceration was diagnosed based on clinical  examination and ultrasound findings. A left caudal paralumbar approach was used under paravertebral anesthesia to  minimize disturbance to the surrounding structures and provide access to the uterus. The bony structure of macerated  fetus was gently removed. The cow exhibited a prompt recovery, with resumption of normal estrous cycles observed  within 65 days post-surgery.  

Author Biographies

  • Gitesh Saini, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

    Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

  • Gaurav Kumar, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

    Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

  • Dawoud Aamir Nehru, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

    Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics

  • Anavil Bhardwaz, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

    Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics

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Published

2024-04-30

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 1 (2024): The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction( june)

Section

Short Communication

How to Cite

Saini, .G., Fernandes, .A., Kumar, G., Kumar, D.A.N., & Bhardwaz, A. (2024). Surgical Intervention for Fetal Maceration in a 3.5 month  Pregnant Crossbred Cow. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 45(1), 82–84. https://doi.org/10.48165/ijar.2024.45.01.21
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