A rare complication of the postpartum period in a dog: Vaginal evisceration [Köpekte nadir görülen bir postpartum dönem komplikasyonu: Vaginal eviserasyon]

Transvaginal intestinal evisceration was observed in a 4-year-old bitch had given birth to four puppies ten days ago,normally. for treatment,median laparotomy was performed and intestinal loops were reduced via intra-abdominal traction. intestinal anastomosis was performed on the necrotic part of bowel and the vaginal tear was sutured. according to owner’s request,the bitch underwent ovariohysterectomy. the dog was recovered without any complications. the absence of the main etiological factors in this case,suggests the presence of different factors that need to be investigated in the aetiology of the disease. to our knowledge,this case represents the first report of the successful management of transvaginal evisceration in pet practice. © 2016,veteriner fakultesi dergisi. all rights reserved.