Torção uterina em felino doméstico – relato de caso

Uterine torsion is defined as a rotation of more than 45° around the longitudinal axis of one or both uterine horns more commonly observed in multiparous females. Nonspecific clinical signs generally reflect abdominal pain. Diagnosis is confirmed throughout exploratory celiotomy. Surgical treatment is urgent and should be performed as soon as possible. This assay reports an 11-years-old mixed breed cat uterine torsion. The patient was referred with severe lethargy, hypothermia, abdominal pain and bloody vaginal discharge. Its mucous membranes were pale and dry, the extremities were cold, 10% estimated dehydration, peripheral pulse was not palpable. The patient also had bloating and abdominal tenderness. The ultrasound exam revealed the presence of fetuses without heartbeat and a small amount of free liquid in the abdominal cavity. The patient was referred for ovariohysterectomy surgery after emergency treatment. The resection in bloc technique was performed removing both ovaries and uterus. Recovery did not occur well despite the intensive care and the animal died hours later.