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Laparoscopic colopexy for recurrent rectal prolapse in a Maltese dog
- Source :
- Can Vet J, Scopus-Elsevier
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 2022.
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Abstract
- A 2.5-kg castrated male Maltese dog, suspected to be older than 10 y, was presented with a prolapsed mass at the anus. This had occurred on 2 previous occasions within the last 4 mo and had been managed with manual reduction and purse-string sutures. The rectal prolapse had viable tissue and was reducible but resulted in straining and fecal accumulation. Colopexy (with intracorporeal sutures) was performed laparoscopically using 3 ports; the distal colon was retracted cranially and attached to the abdominal wall with 3 simple interrupted sutures in a single row. The dog recovered uneventfully, had good appetite and normal activity, did not strain, and defecated without issues. There were no wound-healing complications and at 12-month post-operative examination, the patient was in good condition without clinical signs. Based on this case report, laparoscopic colopexy is clinically practical for management of rectal prolapse in small-breed dogs.
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- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Can Vet J, Scopus-Elsevier
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid.dedup....3eb5b506a561cfbb7abfd5ce1eb932b9