Macerazione fetale in un asina

The aim of the present study was to describe theclinical findings and treatment in a foetus macerationcase in a ten year-old jenny. Obstetric examinationwas performed by transrectal palpation and adead foetus in longitudinal disposition, down position,posterior presentation and posterior limbs flexedto hip was fingered. On transrectal ultrasonography,fluid containing echogenic particles and hyperechoicstructures (bone segments) in the uteruswere visible. By caesarean section dead foetus wasextracted and the uterus was carefully curetted andflushed with ringer lactate. The histological examinationperformed on a uterine sample revealed alympho-plasmocytic inflammation on the myometriumwith degenerative signs of some smooth musclefibers, then fetal maceration was diagnosed. Aftersurgery the animal was in good condition andforty days later the jenny showed estrus signs followedby ovulation and a regular reproductive cyclefor frequency, duration and intensity were reported.[...]