A Unilateral Uterine Horn Torsion in a Pregnant Angora Cat

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Tohumcu V., Çiplak A. Y., Aydın Ş.

Journal of Veterinary Case Reports, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.13-16, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Vaka Takdimi
  • Cilt numarası: 1 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2021
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Veterinary Case Reports
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.13-16
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

: Uterine torsion, which causes dystocia is a rare problem in domestic animals except cattle. Uterine torsion is defined as the rotation of the uterine horns around the longitudinal axis of one or both of the uterine horns more than 45°. An Angora cat suffered from dystocia was brought to Atatürk University Animal Hospital Emergency Clinic. According to anamnesis, anorexia and abdominal contractions had begun 48 hours ago in this primiparous cat. In clinical examination, abdominal contractions, lethargy, hypothermia, and vaginal discharge with blood was observed. Because foetuses were dead according to trans-abdominal B-Mode ultrasonography and colour Doppler ultrasonography findings, the operation was performed by caesarean section (C-section). In C-section, 360° left horn uterine torsion along the longitudinal axis around itself was diagnosed. After the diagnosis, ovariohysterectomy was decided because of the risk of unraveling the rotation. However, the mother cat dead before the operation was completed. Uterine torsion, which is a rare and fatal abnormality, should be considered in dystocia cases and should be intervened as early as possible. Additionally, owners should be informed about the abnormalities in parturition process by clinicians