In Other Animals Than Humans
Ectopic gestation exists in mammals other than humans. In sheep, it can go to term, with mammary preparation to parturition, and expulsion efforts. The fetus can be removed by caesarian section. Pictures of caesarian section of a euthanized ewe, 5 days after parturition signs.
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Leg of fetal lamb appearing out of the uterus during cesarian section.
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External view of fetal sac, necrotic distal part.
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Internal view of fetal sac, before resection of distal necrotic part.
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Internal view of fetal sac, the necrotic distal part is to the left.
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External side of fetal sac, proximal end, with ovary and uterine horn.
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Resected distal part of fetal sac, with attached placenta.
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