Vaginal Speculum.
Duckbill speculum for direct visual examination of the cervical os, fornix, and vagina. Closed.
Smith MC (2006)
Vaginal Speculum.
Duck-bill speculum for direct visual examination of the cervical os, fornix, and vagina. Opened by compressing the handles below.
Smith MC (2006)
Prolapsed Vagina.
Prolapsed vagina during late gestation when estrogen concentrations are rising and tissues are beginning to relax. Straining has also produced a small rectal prolapse.
Smith MC (2006)
Prolapsed Vagina.
Prolapsed vagina during late gestation when estrogen concentrations are rising and tissues are beginning to relax. Relatively fresh. No trauma.
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Prolapsed Vagina - Lateral View.
Prolapsed vagina during late gestation when estrogen concentrations are rising and tissues are beginning to relax. Relatively fresh. No trauma.
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Truss for Prolapsed Vagina.
After replacement of the prolapsed vagina, a truss has been placed to keep it in place. A pony halter has been used to anchor the truss to the front quarters of the doe.
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Retention Suture.
After replacement of the prolapse, lengths of gauze have been placed as a truss on each side of the vulva. Umbilical tape cross pieces above and below the vulva keep the 2 sections of the truss in place.
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Impending Parturition.
As parturition approaches the vulva is swollen and edematous. The truss is still in place and should soon be removed.
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Labor Has Started.
Labor has started in this doe with a previous vaginal prolapse but the cervix has dilated only enough to allow passage of amniotic membrane. Occurrence of ringwomb necessitated a C-section to deliver the fetuses which were premature and did not survive.
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Labor in Progess.
Labor in progress. The truss used to retain a vaginal prolapse has been removed. Fluid has drained from the exposed membranes. The udder and teats are distended but the cervix has not dilated properly.
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