SUCCESSFUL PER-VAGINAL DELIVERY OF A RARE CASE OF ZIPHOPAGUS MONSTER BY EPISIOTOMY TECHNIQUE

S. Radhika; B. Chandra Prasad; M. Srinivas

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v52i2.137735

Authors

S. Radhika Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, N.T.R. College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram- 521 102, Andhra Pradesh, India
B. Chandra Prasad Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, N.T.R. College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram- 521 102, Andhra Pradesh, India
M. Srinivas Professor and Head , Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, N.T.R. College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram- 521 102, Andhra Pradesh, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v52i2.137735

Keywords:

Buffalo, Conjoined twins, Ziphopagus monster, Episiotomy

Abstract

A pluriparous full-term pregnant buffalo was presented with a history of unproductive straining with improper relaxation of the vulva. Detailed obstetrical examination revealed the presence of two fetuses that were conjoined twins with attachment present at the sternal region of the thorax of the fetuses. The conjoined twins (Ziphopagus monster) were delivered per-vaginal by episiotomy technique.

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