Bilateral torsion of uterine horns in a nongravid bitch
Shull, R.M.; Johnston, S.D.; Johnston, G.R.; Caywood, D.; Stevens, J.B.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 172(5): 601-603
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 632203 Document Number: 133948
Hematometra was diagnosed in a 13-year-old, nulliparous Toy Poodle by fine needle aspiration and radiographic studies, including pneumoperitoneography. Attempted uterine evacuation with simultaneous use of diethylstilbestrol and ergonovine was unsuccessful. Exploratory celiotomy revealed 1,080-degree torsion of the right uterine horn around the left horn, which was itself twisted 270 degrees. Ovariohysterectomy was performed without complications.