Asymptomatic uterine rupture in a bitch

Abstract

The source of 0 bacoti infestation in the present case is open to speculation. The hamster might have acquired the mite through contact with an infested animal in the pet shop, although this would seem unlikely as the hamster appeared to be in good health upon return from the pet shop and dlinical infestation was not apparent for a further 19 days; wild rodents near the family home, although this, too, was unlikely as the hamster was permanently confined to its cage; and family members returning from the holiday in France having acquired infestation either in/around the ferry port or while camping. The accidental transportation of exotic ectoparasites in baggage or on clothing is already established as one way by which such parasites may cross national boundaries undetected (Heath and others 1980).

Utero-ovarian torsion in a bitch and subsequent fertility after unilateral ovariohysterectomy

“…Transverse ruptures such as in this case following uterine torsion (11) are extremely rare and rapid death occurs unless treated promptly by surgery (5).…”

Dachshund bitch with severe uterine adhesions and intramural uterine foreign material as an incidental ovariohysterectomy finding

“…The pathogenesis of uterine rupture in bitches has mainly been extrapolated from studies in women. Instances of uterine rupture in women include iatrogenic uterine rupture caused by excessive manipulation of the gravid uterus or excessive administration of medications such as oxytocin or prostaglandin F2 α . One study found 6.2 cases of uterine rupture per 1000 vaginal deliveries in women who had previously undergone a caesarean section .…”

Mummified papyraceous fetuses in the abdominal cavity of an elderly female dog with pyometra

“…Spontaneous uterine rupture associate with pregnancy is a rare condition that has been reported in a few dogs and cats (Allcock and Penhale, 1952;Darvelid and Forsberg, 1994;Lucas et al, 2003;Hayes, 2004). Linde-Forsberg (2010) reported no incidences of uterine rupture in female dogs secondary to death and/or fetal maceration, but several reports can be found in literature about this complication after erroneous oxytocin or prostaglandin application or manually assisted whelping (Allcock and Penhale, 1952;Jackson, 2004a;Hajurka et al, 2005).…”

“…The patient can present clinical signs of abdominal distension, pain, hemorrhagic vaginal discharge, abnormal hemodynamics, reduced uterine activity and sudden reduction in fetal heart rate (Allcock and Penhale, 1952;Hayes, 2004;Jackson, 2004a;Hajurka et al, 2005;González-Domínguez et al, 2010). Extrusion of the fetus into the abdominal cavity can occur in extensive uterine rupture, resulting in intestinal compression, severe adhesions, aseptic septic peritonitis and hemorrhage (González-Domínguez et al, 2010).…”

“…Vet. Zootec., v.64, n.2, p.311-317, 2012 epithelium defects, fetal or maternal dystocia, fetal overload, careless obstetrics procedures, dead fetus, erroneous oxytocin or prostaglandin application, myometrial impairment after bacterial infection or surgical scars from cesarean section or other uterine surgeries (Allcock and Penhale, 1952;Hayes, 2004;Jackson, 2004a;Hajurka et al, 2005;Morey, 2005;Linde-Forsberg, 2010), because scar fibrous connective tissues do not have the capacity to grow and stretch like the fibers of normal uterine myometrium tissue (Ofir et al, 2004).…”