Pyometra and complete vaginal adhesion in a miniature horse

A 4-year-old miniature horse experienced intermittent episodes of pyrexia, lethargy, and purulent vaginal discharge following dsytocia. Vaginal endoscopy and transrectal ultrasonography revealed a blind-ending vaginal cavity and distended uterus. Surgical treatment was declined and the mare was euth...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian veterinary journal 2009-09, Vol.50 (9), p.971-972
1. Verfasser:	Cozens, Elizabeth R.W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals case studies Cell Adhesion disease diagnosis endoscopy Euthanasia, Animal Female horse diseases Horse Diseases - diagnosis Horse Diseases - surgery Horses mares miniature breeds pyometra Pyometra - diagnosis Pyometra - surgery Pyometra - veterinary Scientific signs and symptoms (animals and humans) ultrasonography uterus vagina Vagina - abnormalities Vagina - pathology vaginal adhesions vaginal diseases
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Zusammenfassung:	A 4-year-old miniature horse experienced intermittent episodes of pyrexia, lethargy, and purulent vaginal discharge following dsytocia. Vaginal endoscopy and transrectal ultrasonography revealed a blind-ending vaginal cavity and distended uterus. Surgical treatment was declined and the mare was euthanized. Post-mortem examination confirmed the diagnosis of pyometra and vaginal adhesions.
ISSN:	0008-5286