Management of dystocia due to an ischiopagus monster in crossbred cow and its correction with subcutaneous fetotomy - A case report
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Authors
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Pramod Kumar
Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics College of Veterinary and Animal Science Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
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Sandeep Dholpuria
Assistant Professor
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Satish
Ph.D Scholar
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Tapendra Kumar
Ph.D Scholar
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Pooja
M.V.Sc Student
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Babulal Kumawat
Keywords:
Cow, Conjoined twins, Dystocia, Ischiopagus monsterAbstract
A crossbred cow in her third parity was presented in the clinics with history of complete gestation period and dystocia. The three limbs were protruding through the vulva without further progress in delivery in spite of traction applied by local area veterinarian. Per vaginum examination revealed fetal monstrosity and a decision to perform subcutaneous fetotomy was taken which resulted in delivery of an ischiopagus monster.
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Submitted
18-06-2022
Published
10-09-2025
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Case Reports
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How to Cite
Kumar, P., Dholpuria, S., Satish, Kumar, T., Pooja, & Kumawat, B. (2025). Management of dystocia due to an ischiopagus monster in crossbred cow and its correction with subcutaneous fetotomy - A case report. Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research, 51(1), 95-98. https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v51i1.124934
