Colporrhexis

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Kolporrhexis (Gr. For 'vaginal tear') is a tear off of the vagina from the uterus in the area of ​​the vaginal vault. It occurs mainly in difficult births and is the most severe form of a ruptured vagina . In cattle , complicated uterine twists and in sheep, improper pulling aid can also be a trigger. The vaginal tear is a gynecological emergency and requires surgical treatment.

literature

  • Mark Buchta et al .: The second StEx: Basic knowledge of clinical medicine for exams and practice . Springer, 2nd edition 2004, ISBN 9783540203513 , p. 988.
  • Rolf Berg: Dictionary of Veterinary Medicine , Volume 1, Fischer, 1978.