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Megacolon secondary to autonomic ganglioneuritis in a dog
Author(s) -
Petrus D. J.,
Gregory S. P.,
Nicholls P. K.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.148.9.276
Subject(s) - medicine , companion animal , veterinary medicine , library science , computer science
Summary: A case of megacolon secondary to autonomic ganglioneuritis in a dog is described. Despite medical management with enemas, cisapride, and lactulose, the dog developed a faecal obstruction, requiring surgical intervention. Histopathology of the colon showed lymphocytic plasmacytic ganglioneuritis. No underlying cause for this inflammation was seen. Continued medical management and treatment for hypothyroidism were initially successful, but the dog again became obstipated and was euthanased.