Uterine prolapse in mares: etiology – treatment– prognosis
Subject Areas : Veterinary Soft and Hard Tissue Surgery
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Keywords: Dystocia, retained placenta, tenesmus, abortion, euthanasia,
Abstract :
Background: A review study on mare uterine prolapse
Objectives: Understanding the factors affecting the occurrence of uterine prolapse and its appropriate treatment strategies
Methods: A review study using published sources on mare uterine prolapse in reputable national and international journals and conferences.
Results: Uterine prolapse is actually the protrusion of the uterus, which mainly occurs in the third stage of parturition, but rarely in mares. various factors such as dystocia, retained placenta, and abortion play an important role in the occurrence of this phenomenon. how long the uterus has been prolapsed, the extent of infection and injury, and ultimately the animal's physical condition all affect the success and prognosis of its treatment. although in other animals, surgery and removal of the uterus can be considered as a treatment option, this method is not considered in mares, and depending on the condition of the uterus and the animal, it is more logical to replace it after cleaning and repairing any possible injuries. the best treatment is to restrain the animal and use analgesics, sedation, and epidural anesthesia, then clean the uterus and manage its injuries, and finally repair and reposition the uterus. to prevent recurrence, the veterinarian should manage the animal's pain and straining and reduce the length of the vulva.
Conclusion: According to various reports about this condition and the treatments performed, it can be concluded that if treatment is started as soon as possible and as much as possible to manage the infection, injuries, pain, and strain of the animal in the best possible way, the desired result can be expected. however, sometimes the situation is such that due to uncontrollable injuries and bleeding, the animal's poor general condition, and recurrence of the mass, there is no other option but euthanasia.