SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT OF AN EXTRAUTERINE FOETAL  MUMMY IN A EWE – A CASE REPORT

M. Praveen Kumar; A.Thangamani; M. Srinivas; B. Chandra Prasad; K. Sunny Praveen

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v51i5.132743

Authors

M. Praveen Kumar PhD. Scholar, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University Gannavaram – 521 102, Andhra Pradesh, India
A.Thangamani Assistant Professor (Contractual basis), Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College, Gadag, Karnataka.
M. Srinivas Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University Gannavaram – 521 102, Andhra Pradesh, India
B. Chandra Prasad Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University Gannavaram – 521 102, Andhra Pradesh, India.
K. Sunny Praveen Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University Gannavaram – 521 102, Andhra Pradesh, India.

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v51i5.132743

Keywords:

Ewe, extra uterine foetal mummy, laparo-hysterotomy

Abstract

An extra-uterine pregnancy, in which the embryos or foetuses are located outside the uterus, is an uncommon event. The following case report was about an ewe which brought with a history of completion of term and was exhibiting intermittent straining for the past two days with failure to deliver the lamb. Clinical and obstetrical examination revealed that the cervix was not dilated, which guided to opt for Laparo-hysterotomy. Peri-operative findings, revealed the presence of a live foetus with intact membranes in the peritoneal cavity and a foetal mummy in the anterior abdominal region. Hence, the present case places on record the successful management of extra-uterine pregnancy due to a tear in the uterus.

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