PER VAGINAL DELIVERY OF A 'DICEPHALUS DICAUDATUS XIPHOPHAGUS' MONSTER

摘要

A rare case of dystocia due to a conjoined twin (Dicephalus Dicaudatus Xiphophagus Monster) in a pluriparous she buffalo reported.Conjoined twins arise from a single ovum and are monozygotic. They result from the incomplete subdivision of embryonic axis which occurs at a relatively later phase of development. Fetal anomalies and monstrosities of various types have been recorded incattle (Roberts, 1971) but incidence in buffaloes are rare (Bugalia et.al.,2001). Arthur (1956) recorded a lower incidence, suggesting occurrence of conjoined twins about 1 in 100,000 births. Fetotomy in large animals is a practical and successful way ofrelieving dystocia as it reduces the size of the fetus by avoiding cesarean section. It requires little assistance and prevents possible trauma or injury to the dam through the use of excessive traction (Roberts, 1971). This present report is a rare case of conjoined twin (Dicephalus Dicaudatus Xiphophagus) in a pluriparous she buffalo.