Artigo
Haematic Mummification in a Mare With Twin Pregnancy
Fecha
2012-05-01Registro en:
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. New York: Elsevier B.V., v. 32, n. 5, p. 305-308, 2012.
0737-0806
10.1016/j.jevs.2011.09.071
WOS:000303966300011
6020984937849801
Autor
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA)
Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL)
Resumen
Mummification occurs when the fetus dies during the second or third trimester of gestation and remains in the uterine cavity because of the persistence of the corpus luteum or existence of another live fetus. Generally, the mummified fetus and fetal membranes undergo desiccation. The hematic process is similar, but the fetus appears like melted chocolate and becomes lodged between the uterus and chorion. This report describes the treatment of dystocia in a mare with twin pregnancy, with one fetus having undergone hematic mummification. Although difficult to diagnose, the possibility of a second fetus should be investigated in mares with dystocia. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.