Haematic Mummification in a Mare With Twin Pregnancy |
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Authors: | Dietrich Pizzigatti,Fernando Aré valo Batista,Charles Ferreira Martins,Thiago Rinaldi Mü ller,Carlos Alberto Hussni |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (FMVZ), São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil;2. Department of Surgery-UFLA, Lavras, Minas Gerais State, Brazil;3. Department of Veterinary Clinic–School of Veterinary–UFPel, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil;4. Department of Veterinary Image Diagnostic, FMVZ/UNESP, Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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Keywords: | Mummification Hematic Equine Twin |
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