Torção uterina unicornual em cadela não gestante / Unicornual uterine twist in non-pregnant bitch

Background: Uterine twisting in bitches is an uncommon disease in which the difficulty of diagnosis is due to non specific clinical signs. This condition is more commonly observed in pluriparous females and is usually associated with a pregnant uterus close to birth, or associated with hemometra, pyometra and neoplasms in non-pregnant bitches. This study reports a case of an 11-year-old Poodle bitch with a rare case of uterine twisting in a non-pregnant womb. Case: A 11-year-old Poodle dog, weighing 3.2 kg, was admitted at the institution with a history of anorexia, oligodipsia and apathy during one day. There was no information on the last phase of estrus or previous pregnancies. The patient arrived at the emergency room of the veterinary hospital with cardiorespiratory arrest and was resuscitated with mechanical ventilation, cardiac massage and administration of adrenaline (0.1 mg/kg IV, 1 mg/ml concentration), tramadol hydrochloride (2mg/kg via IV) and oxygen therapy. Clinical examination revealed a distended and tense abdomen with a palpable mass inthe mesogastric region. Ultrasound examination showed a heterogeneous structure (> 10cm. in diameter), with cavitary areas filled with heterogeneous anechoic content and septations, located between the liver and urinary bladder. It was notpossible to identify in which organ or structure the mass originated, and the possibility of gestation and fetal death was discarded. The female died six hours after admission. The patient was submitted to necropsy and histopathological analysis revealed a dark red and enlarged segment of the uterine horn with a 360º twist, occupying most of the abdominal cavity.The left uterine horn was about 10 cm in diameter and firm, and cystic areas were observed on a reddish-black surface containing a large amount of bloody fluid. The right uterine horn was normal in appearance, but with a small amount of fluid...

Torção uterina unicornual em cadela não gestante / Unicornual uterine twist in non-pregnant bitch

Background: Uterine twisting in bitches is an uncommon disease in which the difficulty of diagnosis is due to non specific clinical signs. This condition is more commonly observed in pluriparous females and is usually associated with a pregnant uterus close to birth, or associated with hemometra, pyometra and neoplasms in non-pregnant bitches. This study reports a case of an 11-year-old Poodle bitch with a rare case of uterine twisting in a non-pregnant womb. Case: A 11-year-old Poodle dog, weighing 3.2 kg, was admitted at the institution with a history of anorexia, oligodipsia and apathy during one day. There was no information on the last phase of estrus or previous pregnancies. The patient arrived at the emergency room of the veterinary hospital with cardiorespiratory arrest and was resuscitated with mechanical ventilation, cardiac massage and administration of adrenaline (0.1 mg/kg IV, 1 mg/ml concentration), tramadol hydrochloride (2mg/kg via IV) and oxygen therapy. Clinical examination revealed a distended and tense abdomen with a palpable mass inthe mesogastric region. Ultrasound examination showed a heterogeneous structure (> 10cm. in diameter), with cavitary areas filled with heterogeneous anechoic content and septations, located between the liver and urinary bladder. It was notpossible to identify in which organ or structure the mass originated, and the possibility of gestation and fetal death was discarded. The female died six hours after admission. The patient was submitted to necropsy and histopathological analysis revealed a dark red and enlarged segment of the uterine horn with a 360º twist, occupying most of the abdominal cavity.The left uterine horn was about 10 cm in diameter and firm, and cystic areas were observed on a reddish-black surface containing a large amount of bloody fluid. The right uterine horn was normal in appearance, but with a small amount of fluid...(AU)

Torção esplênica primária associado à baço acessório em cão / Primary splenic torsion associated with accessory spleen in a dog

Background: Primary splenic torsion occurs when there is a splenic vascular pedicle rotation without association of otherdiseases, as the Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV). Accessory spleen consists in a splenic tissue fraction independentfrom main organ, caused by a spleen defect in the embryonic development, most remaining asymptomatic and discoveredincidentally. They have their own blood supply, which is usually from a branch of the splenic artery. Present report represents a primary splenic torsion with the accessory spleen finding in a dog.Case: A 7-year-old female mongrel was referred to Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul,showing pain and firm consistency in the left abdominal region, prostration and inappetence four days before the medicalappointment. At the clinical examination, the patient was alert, 7% dehydration, hypocorous mucous membranes, withoutalteration in lymph nodes, left abdominal pain. Laboratory tests, chest radiographic and abdominal ultrasound was requested.Two images compatible with splenic image were visualized, one with a regular structure without vascularization suggestingsplenic torsion and another with homogeneous parenchyma and echogenicity of the normal spleen, with vascularizationsignal. The animal was referred to the surgical procedure and the anesthetic induction protocol with propofol (6 mg/kg-1)and ketamine hydrochloride (2 mg/kg-1) and maintenance with total intravenous anesthesia with propofol (0.2-0.4 mg/kg-1/min) and lidocaine (2 mg/kg-1), in a semi-closed loop and spontaneous ventilation. The pre-retro-umbilical incision in theventral midline was performed, and the exploratory celiotomy was done. During the cavity exploring, a small amount of freefluid and a structure compatible with the spleen were observed. It was noted that the splenic vascular pedicle was twistedaround its axis and the gastroesplenic and splenocolic ligaments were also involved...

Torção esplênica primária associado à baço acessório em cão / Primary splenic torsion associated with accessory spleen in a dog

Background: Primary splenic torsion occurs when there is a splenic vascular pedicle rotation without association of otherdiseases, as the Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (GDV). Accessory spleen consists in a splenic tissue fraction independentfrom main organ, caused by a spleen defect in the embryonic development, most remaining asymptomatic and discoveredincidentally. They have their own blood supply, which is usually from a branch of the splenic artery. Present report represents a primary splenic torsion with the accessory spleen finding in a dog.Case: A 7-year-old female mongrel was referred to Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul,showing pain and firm consistency in the left abdominal region, prostration and inappetence four days before the medicalappointment. At the clinical examination, the patient was alert, 7% dehydration, hypocorous mucous membranes, withoutalteration in lymph nodes, left abdominal pain. Laboratory tests, chest radiographic and abdominal ultrasound was requested.Two images compatible with splenic image were visualized, one with a regular structure without vascularization suggestingsplenic torsion and another with homogeneous parenchyma and echogenicity of the normal spleen, with vascularizationsignal. The animal was referred to the surgical procedure and the anesthetic induction protocol with propofol (6 mg/kg-1)and ketamine hydrochloride (2 mg/kg-1) and maintenance with total intravenous anesthesia with propofol (0.2-0.4 mg/kg-1/min) and lidocaine (2 mg/kg-1), in a semi-closed loop and spontaneous ventilation. The pre-retro-umbilical incision in theventral midline was performed, and the exploratory celiotomy was done. During the cavity exploring, a small amount of freefluid and a structure compatible with the spleen were observed. It was noted that the splenic vascular pedicle was twistedaround its axis and the gastroesplenic and splenocolic ligaments were also involved...(AU)

Torção esplênica primária em cão como causa atípica de abdômen agudo / Primary splenic torsion in dog as a cause of atypical acute abdomen

Background: A primary splenic torsion occurs when the organ rotates around its vascular pedicle in the absence of any other concomitant disease. The occurrence of primary splenic torsion is rare, with a prevalence lower than 1%. Splenic torsion is more often related to dilated gastric volvulus syndrome, and it has no clear etiology despite reports that associate it with congenital abnormalities or traumatic ruptures of the gastrosplenic or splenocolic ligaments. This study reports a case of splenic torsion in an American Pit Bull terrier dog, its related symptomatology, and the treatment adopted.Case: A 3-year-old male American Pit Bull terrier dog weighing 32 kg was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of acute abdomen, lethargy, increased abdominal volume, discomfort, restlessness, and with a history of collapse three days prior to admission. Clinical examination revealed lethargy, pale mucous membranes, reduced capillary refill time, moderate dehydration, and hyperthermia. Abdominal palpation revealed increased abdominal volume in the epigastric and mesogastric areas. CBC and serum biochemistry profile revealed hypochromic normocytic anemia, leukocytosis with absolute neutrophilia and eosinopenia, mild hypoalbuminemia, and thrombocytopenia. PCR for detection of Babesia sp. and Ehrlichia sp., which returned negative results, and measurement of clotting time, which was prolonged, were performed to exclude immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Radiographic and ultrasonographic images showed a normal stomach, but revealed presence of splenomegaly. An exploratory laparotomy allowed direct observation of the spleen, which exhibited an increased volume, a blackened, cold, hyperemic appearance, and a complete torsion of the splenic vascular pedicle; the surgical team opted to perform total splenectomy rather than undoing the pedicle twist. The animal returned to the hospital after 10 days exhibiting an excellent clinical condition.[...](AU)

Ovarian torsion in a primipara female dog in Brazil

Background: Ovarian torsion is a condition which the ovary and the ovarian pedicle twist around the ovary suspensory ligament. No report regarding this condition was reported. The aim of the report was to describe a case of unilateral ovarian torsion in a 2-year-old primipara Golden Retriever dog.Case: A 2-year-old female primipara Golden Retriever dog weighting was referred to the Veterinary Hospital, for purulent vaginal discharge evaluation. The dog was presenting anorexia, weight loss, and intermittent diarrhea and vomiting. A cesarean section was performed nine months before her presentation and the oestrus cycle was recorded six months after the cesarean section. Discomfort was observed during the palpation of the abdomen and purulent vaginal was observed. Vaginal swab was performed and followed by cytological examination. The ultrasonographic examination was consistent with pyometra. The ovariohysterectomy was performed and were observed torsion of the left ovary. The histopathological examination of the left ovary and uterus were consistent with ovary necrosis and pyometra. Ten days after surgery the vaginal discharge had resolved and the sutures were removed. Six months postoperatively the dog revealed no further abnormalities. Grossly, the left ovary had firm consistency, dark red surface and 8 cm diameter. The histopathology examination findings were consistent with a diagnosis of diffuse necrosis of left ovary due to ovarian torsion, and uterine suppurative inflammatory process - pyometra.Discussion: Ovarian torsion is uncommon in small animals, but can be observed high incidence in pregnant female dogs than in non-pregnant ones. The 360º an asynchronous ovarian torsion described in the present case is also an unusual condition in primipara female dogs due to the smaller stretching of the ovary suspensory ligament. The ovarian torsion is considerate an emergency condition due to acute abdominal pain.[...]

Torção esplênica primária em cão como causa atípica de abdômen agudo / Primary splenic torsion in dog as a cause of atypical acute abdomen

Background: A primary splenic torsion occurs when the organ rotates around its vascular pedicle in the absence of any other concomitant disease. The occurrence of primary splenic torsion is rare, with a prevalence lower than 1%. Splenic torsion is more often related to dilated gastric volvulus syndrome, and it has no clear etiology despite reports that associate it with congenital abnormalities or traumatic ruptures of the gastrosplenic or splenocolic ligaments. This study reports a case of splenic torsion in an American Pit Bull terrier dog, its related symptomatology, and the treatment adopted.Case: A 3-year-old male American Pit Bull terrier dog weighing 32 kg was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of acute abdomen, lethargy, increased abdominal volume, discomfort, restlessness, and with a history of collapse three days prior to admission. Clinical examination revealed lethargy, pale mucous membranes, reduced capillary refill time, moderate dehydration, and hyperthermia. Abdominal palpation revealed increased abdominal volume in the epigastric and mesogastric areas. CBC and serum biochemistry profile revealed hypochromic normocytic anemia, leukocytosis with absolute neutrophilia and eosinopenia, mild hypoalbuminemia, and thrombocytopenia. PCR for detection of Babesia sp. and Ehrlichia sp., which returned negative results, and measurement of clotting time, which was prolonged, were performed to exclude immune-mediated hemolytic anemia. Radiographic and ultrasonographic images showed a normal stomach, but revealed presence of splenomegaly. An exploratory laparotomy allowed direct observation of the spleen, which exhibited an increased volume, a blackened, cold, hyperemic appearance, and a complete torsion of the splenic vascular pedicle; the surgical team opted to perform total splenectomy rather than undoing the pedicle twist. The animal returned to the hospital after 10 days exhibiting an excellent clinical condition.[...]

Ovarian torsion in a primipara female dog in Brazil

Background: Ovarian torsion is a condition which the ovary and the ovarian pedicle twist around the ovary suspensory ligament. No report regarding this condition was reported. The aim of the report was to describe a case of unilateral ovarian torsion in a 2-year-old primipara Golden Retriever dog.Case: A 2-year-old female primipara Golden Retriever dog weighting was referred to the Veterinary Hospital, for purulent vaginal discharge evaluation. The dog was presenting anorexia, weight loss, and intermittent diarrhea and vomiting. A cesarean section was performed nine months before her presentation and the oestrus cycle was recorded six months after the cesarean section. Discomfort was observed during the palpation of the abdomen and purulent vaginal was observed. Vaginal swab was performed and followed by cytological examination. The ultrasonographic examination was consistent with pyometra. The ovariohysterectomy was performed and were observed torsion of the left ovary. The histopathological examination of the left ovary and uterus were consistent with ovary necrosis and pyometra. Ten days after surgery the vaginal discharge had resolved and the sutures were removed. Six months postoperatively the dog revealed no further abnormalities. Grossly, the left ovary had firm consistency, dark red surface and 8 cm diameter. The histopathology examination findings were consistent with a diagnosis of diffuse necrosis of left ovary due to ovarian torsion, and uterine suppurative inflammatory process - pyometra.Discussion: Ovarian torsion is uncommon in small animals, but can be observed high incidence in pregnant female dogs than in non-pregnant ones. The 360º an asynchronous ovarian torsion described in the present case is also an unusual condition in primipara female dogs due to the smaller stretching of the ovary suspensory ligament. The ovarian torsion is considerate an emergency condition due to acute abdominal pain.[...](AU)

Torção de cólon em um felino doméstico: relato de caso / Colon torsion in a domestic cat: case report

A torção de cólon em felinos é uma patologia rara. Os principais sinais apresentados são de abdome agudo e podem levar o animal rapidamente a óbito. O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de relatar um caso de torção de cólon em um felino. Este é o primeiro relato dessa enfermidade no Brasil. O diagnóstico foi realizado por meio do histórico e de exames de imagem. O animal foi encaminhado para a cirurgia, mas, devido à gravidade e extensão das lesões intestinais, foi realizada a eutanásia.(AU)

Colon torsion in felines is a rare pathology. The main signs presented are of acute abdomen and the condition can quickly lead to death. This paper aims to report a case of twisted colon in a feline. This is the first report of colon torsion in Brazil. The presumptive diagnosis was made through history and imaging. The patient was submitted to surgery, where, due to severity and extent of lesions, euthanasia was performed.(AU)

Torção de cólon em um felino doméstico: relato de caso / Colon torsion in a domestic cat: case report

A torção de cólon em felinos é uma patologia rara. Os principais sinais apresentados são de abdome agudo e podem levar o animal rapidamente a óbito. O presente trabalho tem o objetivo de relatar um caso de torção de cólon em um felino. Este é o primeiro relato dessa enfermidade no Brasil. O diagnóstico foi realizado por meio do histórico e de exames de imagem. O animal foi encaminhado para a cirurgia, mas, devido à gravidade e extensão das lesões intestinais, foi realizada a eutanásia.(AU)

Colon torsion in felines is a rare pathology. The main signs presented are of acute abdomen and the condition can quickly lead to death. This paper aims to report a case of twisted colon in a feline. This is the first report of colon torsion in Brazil. The presumptive diagnosis was made through history and imaging. The patient was submitted to surgery, where, due to severity and extent of lesions, euthanasia was performed.(AU)

Torção esplênica primária em um cão: relato de caso / Primary splenic torsion in a dog: case report

A torção esplênica isolada ou primária é uma enfermidade de ocorrência rara em cães, caracterizada pela torção do pedículo esplênico, sem que haja outra enfermidade concomitante. Os sinais clínicos e os exames laboratoriais são inespecíficos, porém a ultrassonografia, juntamente com o uso de Doppler colorido, tem sido importante para sugerir o diagnóstico, que é confirmado por meio de laparotomia exploratória. Este estudo relata o caso de um cão da raça Bulldog campeiro, cinco anos de idade, muito ativo, que recebia alimentação apenas uma vez ao dia. Este foi atendido no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Luterana do Brasil (HV-Ulbra), com histórico de prostração, emagrecimento e anorexia intermitente havia 10 dias. Neste caso relatado, o exame ultrassonográfico com Doppler colorido foi imprescindível para o diagnóstico, que pôde ser confirmado posteriormente pela laparotomia exploratória. Na celiotomia, observou-se o baço aumentado e rotacionado, envolto com o omento, e ambos encontravam-se desvitalizados. Por essa razão, foram realizados os procedimentos de esplenectomia total e omentectomia parcial da porção acometida.(AU)

The individual or primary splenic torsion is a rare disease occurrence in dogs characterized by twisting the splenic pedicle, without any other concomitant disease. Clinical signs and laboratory tests are nonspecific, however, ultrasonography, along with the use of color Doppler, has been important to suggest the diagnosis is confirmed through exploratory laparotomy. This study reports the case of a 5-year-old very active male Bulldog Campeiro, who received food once a day, which was attended at the Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Luterana do Brasil (HV ULBRA) with a history of prostration, weight loss and intermittent anorexia during 10 days. Ultrasonography with color Doppler exam was essential for the diagnosis, which could be confirmed later by exploratory laparotomy. In celiotomy it was observed the spleen increased in size and rotated, wrapped with omentum and both were found devitalized. For this reason, the procedures of total splenectomy and partial omentectomy of the affected portion were performed.(AU)

Torção esplênica primária em um cão: relato de caso / Primary splenic torsion in a dog: case report

A torção esplênica isolada ou primária é uma enfermidade de ocorrência rara em cães, caracterizada pela torção do pedículo esplênico, sem que haja outra enfermidade concomitante. Os sinais clínicos e os exames laboratoriais são inespecíficos, porém a ultrassonografia, juntamente com o uso de Doppler colorido, tem sido importante para sugerir o diagnóstico, que é confirmado por meio de laparotomia exploratória. Este estudo relata o caso de um cão da raça Bulldog campeiro, cinco anos de idade, muito ativo, que recebia alimentação apenas uma vez ao dia. Este foi atendido no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Luterana do Brasil (HV-Ulbra), com histórico de prostração, emagrecimento e anorexia intermitente havia 10 dias. Neste caso relatado, o exame ultrassonográfico com Doppler colorido foi imprescindível para o diagnóstico, que pôde ser confirmado posteriormente pela laparotomia exploratória. Na celiotomia, observou-se o baço aumentado e rotacionado, envolto com o omento, e ambos encontravam-se desvitalizados. Por essa razão, foram realizados os procedimentos de esplenectomia total e omentectomia parcial da porção acometida.(AU)

The individual or primary splenic torsion is a rare disease occurrence in dogs characterized by twisting the splenic pedicle, without any other concomitant disease. Clinical signs and laboratory tests are nonspecific, however, ultrasonography, along with the use of color Doppler, has been important to suggest the diagnosis is confirmed through exploratory laparotomy. This study reports the case of a 5-year-old very active male Bulldog Campeiro, who received food once a day, which was attended at the Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Luterana do Brasil (HV ULBRA) with a history of prostration, weight loss and intermittent anorexia during 10 days. Ultrasonography with color Doppler exam was essential for the diagnosis, which could be confirmed later by exploratory laparotomy. In celiotomy it was observed the spleen increased in size and rotated, wrapped with omentum and both were found devitalized. For this reason, the procedures of total splenectomy and partial omentectomy of the affected portion were performed.(AU)

Congenital Torsion of a Herniated Accessory Liver Lobe in a Lamb

Accessory liver lobe (ALL) is an extremely rare anomaly, which can potentially undergo torsion and ischemia. A case with a herniated and twisted ALL originating from the umbilical fissure in conjunction with liver proper and lung abnormalities in a 2-day-old lamb is presented. The primitive presentation of the case was umbilical hernia that underwent herniorrhaphy and expired because of multiple anomalies. ALL seems to be caused by extra-embryonic entrapment of a portion of the liver as a result of high intra-abdominal pressure.

Congenital Torsion of a Herniated Accessory Liver Lobe in a Lamb

Accessory liver lobe (ALL) is an extremely rare anomaly, which can potentially undergo torsion and ischemia. A case with a herniated and twisted ALL originating from the umbilical fissure in conjunction with liver proper and lung abnormalities in a 2-day-old lamb is presented. The primitive presentation of the case was umbilical hernia that underwent herniorrhaphy and expired because of multiple anomalies. ALL seems to be caused by extra-embryonic entrapment of a portion of the liver as a result of high intra-abdominal pressure.(AU)

Torção uterina em égua: relato de caso / e report / Torción uterina en la yegua: reporte de caso

A torção do útero em equinos apesar de pouco frequente, predispõe a sérias complicações. Sinais de dor abdominal são comuns e podem ser confundidos com obstrução do trato gastrointestinal e devido ao risco de óbito para a mãe e o feto é fundamental o atendimento imediato. O presente trabalho relata o caso de uma égua encaminhada ao Hospital Veterinário da UENF com sinais de dor abdominal intensa. Após palpação retal,ultrassonografia e vaginoscopia, suspeitou-se de torção de uterina. Decidiu-se pela cirurgia cesariana. No procedimento cirúrgico confirmou-se a torção uterina, retirando-se o feto e corrigindo a torção. Após o reposicionamento do útero, a cavidade abdominal foi explorada e nenhuma alteração gastrointestinal concomitante foi encontrada. A égua apresentou plena recuperação no pós-operatório, entretanto o feto veio a óbito três dias após a cirurgia.

The uterine torsion in horses, although uncommon, predisposes to serious complications. Signs ofabdominal pain are common and can be confused with obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. Due to the risk ofdeath for the mother and the fetus, immediate veterinary care is fundamental. This paper reports the case of amare sent to the Veterinary Hospital of UENF with signs of severe abdominal pain. After rectal palpation, ultrasoundand vaginoscopy examination, it was suspected uterine torsion. It was decided by cesarean section. During thesurgical procedure, uterine torsion was confirmed, the fetus removed and the torsion corrected. After repositioningof the uterus, the abdominal cavity was exploited and no concurrent gastrointestinal disorder was found. Themare had full recovery after surgery, however, the foal came to death three days after the surgery.

La torsión en los caballos aunque rara, predispone a complicaciones graves. Las seáales de dolorabdominal son comunes y pueden ser confundidas con obstrucción dei tracto gastrointestinal. Debido ai riesgode muerte para Ia madre y para el feto, una atención inmediata es necesária. Em este trabajo se comunica el caso de una yegua enviada ai Hospital Veterinario de Ia UENF con senales de dolor abdominal severo. Después dehacer Ia palpación rectal, Ia ecografía y Ia vaginoscopia se sospechó de presencia de torsión uterina. Se decidió hacer cesárea. EI procedimiento quirúrgico confirmó que habia torsión uterina, el feto se extrajo y Ia torsiónuterina fue corrigida. Después de reposicionamiento dei útero, Ia cavidad abdominal fue revisada y no se encontró ningún problema gastrointestinal asociado. La yegua presentó recuperación completa después de Ia cirugiato davia el feto murió tres dias después de Ia cirugia.

Torção uterina em égua: relato de caso / e report / Torción uterina en la yegua: reporte de caso

A torção do útero em equinos apesar de pouco frequente, predispõe a sérias complicações. Sinais de dor abdominal são comuns e podem ser confundidos com obstrução do trato gastrointestinal e devido ao risco de óbito para a mãe e o feto é fundamental o atendimento imediato. O presente trabalho relata o caso de uma égua encaminhada ao Hospital Veterinário da UENF com sinais de dor abdominal intensa. Após palpação retal,ultrassonografia e vaginoscopia, suspeitou-se de torção de uterina. Decidiu-se pela cirurgia cesariana. No procedimento cirúrgico confirmou-se a torção uterina, retirando-se o feto e corrigindo a torção. Após o reposicionamento do útero, a cavidade abdominal foi explorada e nenhuma alteração gastrointestinal concomitante foi encontrada. A égua apresentou plena recuperação no pós-operatório, entretanto o feto veio a óbito três dias após a cirurgia.(AU)

The uterine torsion in horses, although uncommon, predisposes to serious complications. Signs ofabdominal pain are common and can be confused with obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. Due to the risk ofdeath for the mother and the fetus, immediate veterinary care is fundamental. This paper reports the case of amare sent to the Veterinary Hospital of UENF with signs of severe abdominal pain. After rectal palpation, ultrasoundand vaginoscopy examination, it was suspected uterine torsion. It was decided by cesarean section. During thesurgical procedure, uterine torsion was confirmed, the fetus removed and the torsion corrected. After repositioningof the uterus, the abdominal cavity was exploited and no concurrent gastrointestinal disorder was found. Themare had full recovery after surgery, however, the foal came to death three days after the surgery.(AU)

La torsión en los caballos aunque rara, predispone a complicaciones graves. Las seáales de dolorabdominal son comunes y pueden ser confundidas con obstrucción dei tracto gastrointestinal. Debido ai riesgode muerte para Ia madre y para el feto, una atención inmediata es necesária. Em este trabajo se comunica el caso de una yegua enviada ai Hospital Veterinario de Ia UENF con senales de dolor abdominal severo. Después dehacer Ia palpación rectal, Ia ecografía y Ia vaginoscopia se sospechó de presencia de torsión uterina. Se decidió hacer cesárea. EI procedimiento quirúrgico confirmó que habia torsión uterina, el feto se extrajo y Ia torsiónuterina fue corrigida. Después de reposicionamiento dei útero, Ia cavidad abdominal fue revisada y no se encontró ningún problema gastrointestinal asociado. La yegua presentó recuperación completa después de Ia cirugiato davia el feto murió tres dias después de Ia cirugia.(AU)

Torção de útero em vaca nelore – relato de caso / Uterus torsion in nellore cow – case report

A torção de útero em bovinos é um caso de emergência obstétrica que, na maioria das vezes, leva à morte do feto e da mãe. O tratamento clínico é pouco eficaz e em grande parte dos casos a operação cesariana é indicada. O trabalho descreve o caso de uma vaca Nelore de 36 meses encaminhada ao Hospital Escola de Grandes Animais da Universidade de Brasília com torção uterina e sinais de toxemia. Após tentativas improdutivas de rolamento, o animal foi submetido à cesariana e veio a morrer durante o procedimento cirúrgico. Vários casos de torção de útero em bovinos são descritos em raças europeias, porém, pouco se conhece desse tipo de patologia em animais da raça Nelore.

Uterus torsion in cows is an emergency case that usually leads to foetus and cow death. Conservative management has low efficacy and cesarian surgery is indicated in the majority of the cases. The report describes the case of a 36-year-old Nellore cow taken to Hospital Escola de Grandes Animais of Universidade de Brasíla with uterus torsion and toxemia signs. After improductive rolling procedures, the animal was lead to a cesarian surgery and died during the procedure. Uterus torsion is described in european breeds, but this patology is not well-known in Nellore cattle.

Torção de útero em vaca nelore relato de caso / Uterus torsion in nellore cow case report

A torção de útero em bovinos é um caso de emergência obstétrica que, na maioria das vezes, leva à morte do feto e da mãe. O tratamento clínico é pouco eficaz e em grande parte dos casos a operação cesariana é indicada. O trabalho descreve o caso de uma vaca Nelore de 36 meses encaminhada ao Hospital Escola de Grandes Animais da Universidade de Brasília com torção uterina e sinais de toxemia. Após tentativas improdutivas de rolamento, o animal foi submetido à cesariana e veio a morrer durante o procedimento cirúrgico. Vários casos de torção de útero em bovinos são descritos em raças europeias, porém, pouco se conhece desse tipo de patologia em animais da raça Nelore.(AU)

Uterus torsion in cows is an emergency case that usually leads to foetus and cow death. Conservative management has low efficacy and cesarian surgery is indicated in the majority of the cases. The report describes the case of a 36-year-old Nellore cow taken to Hospital Escola de Grandes Animais of Universidade de Brasíla with uterus torsion and toxemia signs. After improductive rolling procedures, the animal was lead to a cesarian surgery and died during the procedure. Uterus torsion is described in european breeds, but this patology is not well-known in Nellore cattle.(AU)

Torção do lobo pulmonar médio em uma cadela poodle / Right middle lung torsion in a poodle dog

A torção de lobo pulmonar (TLP) é uma afecção rara na Medicina Veterinária, sendo principalmente descrita em cães de raças grandes com tórax profundo a torção do lobo médio, raças de pequeno porte são mais susceptíveis à torção do lobo cranial esquerdo. Uma cadela da raça poodle sofreu torção do lobo pulmonar médio direito, após realização de mastectomia, os sinais clínicos apresentados foram tosse seca, dispnéia, cansaço e apatia. Durante exame físico foi observado diminuição do som timpânico à percussão torácica e através da ausculta pulmonar, esses sinais sugeriram a presença de efusão pleural bilateral, que foi confirmada através da realização de exames radiográficos e ultrasonográficos.O resultado do hemograma mostrou discreto aumento de segmentados e linfopenia. Realizou-se lobectomia pulmonar através de toracotomia unilateral intercostal direita. Os achados histopatológicos foram compatíveis com torção pulmonar.AU

The torsion lung lobe (TLP) is a rare disease in veterinary medicine and is mainly described in large breeds with deep chest twisting of the middle lobe, small breeds are more susceptible to torsion of the left cranial lobe. A dog breed poodle suffered twist right middle lung lobe, after undergoing mastectomy,the clinical signs presented were dry cough, dyspnea, fatigue and apathy. During physical examination, we observed decreased tympanic to percussion sound through the chest and auscultation, these signals suggested the presence of bilateral pleural effusion, which was confirmed by performing radiographic and ultrasound. The result of the blood test showed a slight increase of targeted and lymphopenia. Lung lobectomies held by unilateral intercostal right thoracotomy. Histopathological findings were consistent with pulmonary twist.AU

Torção do lobo pulmonar médio em uma cadela poodle / Right middle lung torsion in a poodle dog

A torção de lobo pulmonar (TLP) é uma afecção rara na Medicina Veterinária, sendo principalmente descrita em cães de raças grandes com tórax profundo a torção do lobo médio, raças de pequeno porte são mais susceptíveis à torção do lobo cranial esquerdo. Uma cadela da raça poodle sofreu torção do lobo pulmonar médio direito, após realização de mastectomia, os sinais clínicos apresentados foram tosse seca, dispnéia, cansaço e apatia. Durante exame físico foi observado diminuição do som timpânico à percussão torácica e através da ausculta pulmonar, esses sinais sugeriram a presença de efusão pleural bilateral, que foi confirmada através da realização de exames radiográficos e ultrasonográficos.O resultado do hemograma mostrou discreto aumento de segmentados e linfopenia. Realizou-se lobectomia pulmonar através de toracotomia unilateral intercostal direita. Os achados histopatológicos foram compatíveis com torção pulmonar.

The torsion lung lobe (TLP) is a rare disease in veterinary medicine and is mainly described in large breeds with deep chest twisting of the middle lobe, small breeds are more susceptible to torsion of the left cranial lobe. A dog breed poodle suffered twist right middle lung lobe, after undergoing mastectomy,the clinical signs presented were dry cough, dyspnea, fatigue and apathy. During physical examination, we observed decreased tympanic to percussion sound through the chest and auscultation, these signals suggested the presence of bilateral pleural effusion, which was confirmed by performing radiographic and ultrasound. The result of the blood test showed a slight increase of targeted and lymphopenia. Lung lobectomies held by unilateral intercostal right thoracotomy. Histopathological findings were consistent with pulmonary twist.