Asymptomatic Uterine Rupture Caused by Trauma in a Small-Sized Non-Gravid Dog

Author: Ye-Eun KIM ¹ ; Sang-Hyun NAM ; Won-Jong LEE ; Chang-Hwan MOON ; Geum-Lan HONG ; Ju-Young JUNG ; Jae-Min JEONG ; Hae-Beom LEE ; Seong-Mok JEONG ; Dae-Hyun KIM
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1. Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Korea
Publication Type:Case Report
From: Journal of Veterinary Clinics 2024;41(2):112-116
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Uterine rupture is uncommon in small animals and can be caused by trauma, infection, dead fetus, or inappropriate obstetric techniques. A 4-yearold, intact female mixed-breed dog weighing 3 kg presented for elective ovariohysterectomy with a history of a motor vehicle accident two months previously. The patient showed no clinical signs of uterine abnormalities or evidence of pregnancy during physical examination. Clinical examinations, radiography, and ultrasonography revealed no significant findings. During ovariohysterectomy, a completely transected left uterine horn and dome-shaped ends were identified.The uterine layers were everted such that the endometrium could be seen outside the uterine horn. The dog recovered without post-operative complications and was discharged the following day. This report describes a rare case of an asymptomatic uterine rupture caused by trauma in a non-gravid dog.