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Successful Nonsurgical Management of Uterine Torsion in the Mare

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R. Durand and S.K. Lyle

In: SFT - Theriogenology Annual Conference - Baltimore, 2012 by Society for Theriogenology
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AUG 25, 2012
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Uterine torsion, the relatively uncommon pathologic rotation of the uterus along its long axis, occurs most commonly from late gestation until term in the mare. Standing flank laparotomy or ventral midline celiotomy are the most commonly accepted methods of treatment for equine uterine torsion. Rolling of the anesthetized mare is the seldom used nonsurgical approach which has been shown to increase rate of survival for both mare and foal. [...]

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