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Case Reports
. 2009 Sep;50(9):971-2.

Pyometra and complete vaginal adhesion in a miniature horse

Elizabeth R W Cozens  1
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Case Reports

Pyometra and complete vaginal adhesion in a miniature horse

Elizabeth R W Cozens. Can Vet J. 2009 Sep.

Abstract
in English, French

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.

Pyomètre et adhérences vaginales complètes chez un cheval miniature. Un cheval miniature âgé de 4 ans a vécu des épisodes intermittents de pyréxie, de léthargie et de pertes vaginales purulentes après la dystocie. Une endoscopie vaginale et une échographie transrectale ont révélé une cavité à terminaison aveugle et un utérus distendu. Le traitement chirurgical a été refusé et la jument a été euthanasiée. La nécropsie a confirmé le diagnostic de pyomètre et d’adhérences vaginales.

(Traduit par Isabelle Vallières)

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