A Unilateral Uterine Horn Torsion in a Pregnant Angora Cat

: Uterine torsion, which causes dystocia is a rare problem in domestic animals except cattle. Uterine torsion is defined

as the rotation of the uterine horns around the longitudinal axis of one or both of the uterine horns more than 45°. An Angora

cat suffered from dystocia was brought to Atatürk University Animal Hospital Emergency Clinic. According to anamnesis,

anorexia and abdominal contractions had begun 48 hours ago in this primiparous cat. In clinical examination, abdominal

contractions, lethargy, hypothermia, and vaginal discharge with blood was observed. Because foetuses were dead according

to trans-abdominal B-Mode ultrasonography and colour Doppler ultrasonography findings, the operation was performed by

caesarean section (C-section). In C-section, 360° left horn uterine torsion along the longitudinal axis around itself was

diagnosed. After the diagnosis, ovariohysterectomy was decided because of the risk of unraveling the rotation. However, the

mother cat dead before the operation was completed. Uterine torsion, which is a rare and fatal abnormality, should be

considered in dystocia cases and should be intervened as early as possible. Additionally, owners should be informed about

the abnormalities in parturition process by clinicians