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Laparoscopic colopexy for recurrent rectal prolapse in a Maltese dog

Authors :
Park, J.
Moon, C.
Dae-Hyun KIM
Lee, H. -B
Jeong, S. M.
Source :
Can Vet J, Scopus-Elsevier
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, 2022.

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 Colopexy (with intracorporeal sutures) was performed laparoscopically using 3 ports; the distal colon was retracted cranially and attached to the abdominal wall with 3 simple interrupted sutures in a single row.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.

Subjects

Subjects :
Scientific

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Can Vet J, Scopus-Elsevier
Accession number :
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