Retained Placenta (Non-explusion of fetal membranes 24 hours following parturition)

Local name : Wala nakaguwa ang inunlan

Causes : Predisposing factors : abortion, hydrops pf fetal membrance, dystocia and trauma of the genital tract suring correction.

Clinical signs and lesions :
  • Usually acerating, discolored membrannes are seen hanging from the vulva 24 hours after giving birth or explusion of the fetus.
  • Occasionally, this may persist within the tract and cause a foul smelling discharge.


Recommendation :
  • Manual removal should not be attempted until at least 48 hours after calving and then only if can be gently, quickly, completely and without trauma and hemorrhage.
  • After removal placenta, uterus should be irrigated by antibiotic or disinfection medicine, which is accompanied by antibiotic treatment.


Exposing of hanging / undetached placenta








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