author(s)
M Bharathidasan, S Kokila, M Murugan, R Ramprabhu and S Dharmaceelan

abstract
A one year old Desi hen weighing 1kg was presented with the history of not laying eggs for past 13 days. On clinical examination bird was active, intermittent cloacal straining with inflammation. Cloacal examination failed to palpate the egg. Radiographical examination revealed one fully developed egg in the abdominal cavity. Bird was subjected surgical intervention by mask induction with Isoflurane using customized face mask. Caudal celiotomy incision was made and retrieved single egg in the peritoneal cavity. Uterine tear was identified and sutured with PGA 3-0 in double layer suture pattern. Celiotomy incision was closed as per standard operating procedure. Post-operatively Inj. Enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg and Inj. Dexamethasone 2mg/kg administered for 3 days and sutures removed on 10th day. Bird started laying egg after 30 days post-operatively.