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Low serum immunoglobulin concentrations in related Weimaraner dogs
Author(s) -
DAY M. J.,
POWER* C.,
OLESHKO* J.,
RosE M.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1997.tb03473.x
Subject(s) - medicine , rectum , palpation , anus , rectal examination , defecation , surgery , feces , diverticulum (mollusc) , rectal prolapse , prostate cancer , cancer , paleontology , biology
Surgical management of a large colorectal diverticulum in a dog A 10‐year‐old crossbred dog had a lour month history of intermittent rectal prolapse. Castration and use of stool softeners had been attempted to control tenesmus and obstipation. Examination per rectum was normal. Three months later colopexy was performed and the dog began defecating normally immediately after surgery. After one month, obstipation and tenesmus returned. Initially, faeces were misshapen and ribbon‐like, then defecation stopped. Palpation per rectum revealed a band‐like ventral mucosal fold approximately 6 cm Irom the anus. A contrast study demonstrated a large (4X2 cm), well‐defined diverticulum in the colorectum. Diverticulectomy was performed using a surgical stapling device, which allowed rapid excision and substantially reduced risk of faecal contamination. Recovery was good and the dog remained clinically normal, although a slight narrowing of the colorectum was seen radiographically.