This is the first x-ray taken on the initial visit.  The egg is clearly visible, with no blockage or bunched-up tissue hindering the egg from passing.

This is the same section of the animal after the egg was aspirated.  The empty egg is barely visible.  At this point the female was sent home in the hope that she would pass the egg.

The patient out cold and on a heated pad, with the section containing the egg illuminated.

The anesthesia tube inserted into the glottis of the animal.

The initial incision is made.

After wiping a bit of blood out of the body cavity, and inspection is made to find the remnant of the egg.

This photo shows the egg shell being pulled through the small incision made in the uterus.

The problem is removed!  Red residue in the syringe when the contents of the egg were drawn out lead me to feel that the egg was fertile.   Speculation is that after passing 18 eggs the muscles just didn't have enough left to pass the last egg, and muscle spasms prevented it from being manipulated out.

A swab was made of the interior of the uterus to be sure no bacteria had invaded from being exposed to egg contents.  However, all the tissue looked good, and no torsion or other problems preventing egg passage were observed.

The uterus is sutured shut.  Fortunately only a very small incision was needed.

Closing up the incision in the skin itself..

Dr. Crafton (in the rear) and her technician work to remove the anesthesia tube, and make sure the patient begins breathing on her own.