Transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration of unilateral twin gestation in the mare

Authors: Govaere, J.L.J.; Hoogewijs, M.K.; de Schauwer, C.; Dewulf, J.; de Kruif, A.

Source: Equine Veterinary Journal, Volume 40, Number 5, July 2008 , pp. 521-522(2)

Publisher: Equine Veterinary Journal Ltd.

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Abstract:

Embryo reduction of unilateral twin vesicles is normally successful before fixation of the vesicles. After fixation, however, it becomes a challenge, and the later in the gestation period that the reduction is performed, the greater the challenge. One therapy to reduce a twin into a singleton pregnancy is the transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration (TUGA) of one of the vesicles. The results of 35 unilateral twin reductions by TUGA are discussed in this paper and possible negative influences of age, parity and days pregnant are analysed statistically.

Keywords: HORSE; UNILATERAL TWIN; TRANSVAGINAL; TWIN REDUCTION; ULTRASOUND

Document Type: Short communication

DOI: 10.2746/042516408X320889

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