Nonsurgical treatment of uterine torsion in seven mares

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1988 Aug 1;193(3):337-8.

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.

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, General / veterinary
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / therapy*
  • Horses
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy
  • Pregnancy Complications / veterinary*
  • Recurrence
  • Torsion Abnormality
  • Uterine Diseases / therapy
  • Uterine Diseases / veterinary*