Successful Clinical Management of Dystocia Due to Pre-cervical Uterine Torsion in a Crossbred Holstein Friesian Cow: A Case Report

Obstetrical Management of Dystocia Due to Uterine Torsion and Faulty Disposition of Foetus in Banni Buffalo

“…"On proper lubrication (liquid paraffin) per-vaginal examination revealed that the slight right sided spiraling tilt of the anterior/ cranial part of vagina, uterine dark reddish abnormal fowl smelling discharges was observed, vagina was relaxed, slightly twisted vaginal fold was palpated going toward right side lateral downward and forward, direction of the twist towards the right side, site of twist at post cervical and approximately two to three finger opened. On proper lubrication (liquid paraffin) per-rectal examination revealed that the broad ligament of left side is stretched (extending) toward the right side (right side broad ligament sinking beneath the uterus), uterine surface was tense with thick walled, fremitus was absent, foetus was palpated but motility was absent, complete one uterine fold was palpated and the arrangement of broad ligaments with the spiral twist in the uterus just post-caudal to the cervix that could be appreciated upon rectal examination was suggestive of left sided postcervical uterine torsion of over 180°" [8]. Based on the history, a clinical sings, per-vaginal and per-rectal examination the case was diagnosed as post-cervical right side uterine torsion of about 180 o dystocia.…”