Ultrasonography: A novel method for diagnosing pre-cervical uterine torsion in a Ewe

Abstract

A three-year-old full term pregnant pluriparous Mecheri ewe was presented with the history of anorexia and abdominal discomfort since 2 days. Abdominal palpation revealed presence fetal structures and vaginal examination revealed patent vaginal passage. Trans-rectal ultrasonography revealed right side pre-cervical uterine torsion and trans-abdominal ultrasonography revealed dead fetus with thickened uterine wall. Emergency caesarean section was done to relieve the fetus. Detorsion of the uterus was done intra-abdominally. The ewe recovered uneventfully.