Nonsurgical treatment of uterine torsion in seven mares |
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| Authors: | J J Wichtel E L Reinertson T L Clark |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames 50011. |
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| Abstract: | Nonsurgical correction of uterine torsion was performed in 7 mares, and 6 foals were subsequently born alive. Uterine rupture necessitated euthanasia in 1 mare. Correction was achieved by rolling of the mares after general anesthesia had been induced. Previously, this technique was believed to be associated with a high prevalence of fetal and maternal mortality. Nonsurgical correction may be a satisfactory alternative to abdominal surgery in treating uterine torsion in mares. |
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