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Anal sacs myiasis: a case report
Author(s) -
Mohitmafi S.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
veterinary dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.744
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1365-3164
pISSN - 0959-4493
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2004.00414_31.x
Subject(s) - anus , medicine , rectum , constipation , surgery , myiasis , neutrophilia , botany , larva , biology
A 3‐year‐old male Doberman dog was presented with signs of anorexia, constipation and dyschezia. Clinical examination revealed abdominal pain, dehydration, swelling around the anus, and a small wound on the left side of the perineal region where myiasis was clearly observed. Haematological tests showed increased packed cell volume, and an increased white cell count with a mild neutrophilia and eosinophilia. Radiography showed severe constipation and obstruction of the rectum due to external compression from a soft tissue swelling. Cannulation of the anal sacs produced a small amount of sanguinous fluid. With a diagnosis of severe impaction in the anal sacs, surgery was performed and a large number of larvae were observed inside the anal sacs. Anal sacs myiasis was diagnosed. No connections were found between the anus and the rectum at surgery. Larvae and the necrotized tissue were all surgically removed and after 8 days of supportive treatment, the patient was released from hospital. Funding: Self‐funded.