Temporary hindlimb paresis following dystocia due to foetal macrosomia in a Celebes crested macaque (Macaca nigra)

J Med Primatol. 2017 Apr;46(2):56-58. doi: 10.1111/jmp.12250. Epub 2017 Feb 1.

Abstract

A multiparous Celebes crested macaque presented with dystocia due to foetal macrosomia, causing foetal mortality and hindlimb paresis. After emergency caesarean section, recovery of motor function took 1 month before hindlimbs were weight bearing and 2 months before re-integration with the troop.

Keywords: caesarean section; hindlimb paresis; nerve palsies; non-human primate; parturition; pathology; post-partum; sciatic nerve; wildlife.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Zoo
  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects
  • Cesarean Section / veterinary
  • Dystocia / etiology
  • Dystocia / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Fetal Macrosomia / complications
  • Fetal Macrosomia / mortality
  • Fetal Macrosomia / veterinary*
  • Macaca* / physiology
  • Monkey Diseases / etiology*
  • Monkey Diseases / surgery
  • Motor Activity*
  • Paresis / etiology
  • Paresis / veterinary*
  • Pregnancy
  • Recovery of Function
  • Social Behavior*