Unilateral Uterine Torsion in a Pregnant Cat

Authors

  • Eslam Ahmed Abdullah Hendy Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology & Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University
  • Bardees Khaled Elgohary Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8827-4633

Keywords:

Cat, exploratory laparotomy, Ovariohysterectomy, Uterine torsion

Abstract

A 7-year-old female Shirazi cat was referred by a private clinic to the Department clinic of Veterinary Surgery, Anesthesiology and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University with a history of lethargy, anorexia and confirmed pregnancy by ultrasonography. Clinical examination of the case showed acute abdominal pain and abdominal distention with a bloody vaginal discharge. The radiographic image revealed a tubular soft tissue opacity. Upon stabilization of the case surgical approach by exploratory laparotomy to observe a 90o degree twisted left horn, congested blood vessels and dark red, soft, edematous uterine horn. ovariohysterectomy was performed. Fluid therapy and antibiotics were administered, the case survived and regained appetite a few days post-operative with no need for blood transfusion.

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Published

2023-01-02

How to Cite

Hendy, E. A. A., & Elgohary, B. K. (2023). Unilateral Uterine Torsion in a Pregnant Cat. Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research, 13(1), 138-140. Retrieved from https://advetresearch.com/index.php/AVR/article/view/1103

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Case Report