Subtotal hysterectomy of ischemic uterus during caesarean section in buffaloes

Authors

  • M P SINGH Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar - 263 145, U.S. Nagar, Uttarakhand
  • J K PRASAD
  • ARUP KUMAR DAS
  • SHIV PRASAD

Keywords:

Buffalo, dystocia, ischemia, uterus, subtotal/ partial hysterectomy

Abstract

Eight cases ofischemic/ necrosed uterus were detected during caesarean operation in buffaloes. Zone ofischemia was
identified and quantified clinically in the gravid uterus during the operation. The percentage of ischemia / necrosis of the uterine
bed ranged between 10 and 25%. After the manual removal of the dead foetus the portion ofischemic or necrosed uterus was
excised along with the portion of peripheral healthy tissues of the gravid horn. Caesarean wound were closed routinely. One
buffalo died but the other seven recovered uneventfully.

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Published

2023-04-13

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (2006): Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction

Section

Research Article

How to Cite

SINGH, M.P., PRASAD, J.K., DAS, A.K., & PRASAD, S. (2023). Subtotal hysterectomy of ischemic uterus during caesarean section in buffaloes. The Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction, 27(2), 89–90. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijar/article/view/6640