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Congenital anorectal abnormalities in six dogs
Author(s) -
Prassinos N. N.,
Papazoglou L. G.,
AdamamaMoraitou K. K.,
Galatos A. D.,
Gouletsou P.,
Rallis T. S.
Publication year - 2003
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.153.3.81
Subject(s) - imperforate anus , medicine , anus , rectovaginal fistula , fistula , surgery , fecal incontinence , rectum , anal stenosis , hemorrhoids
Congenital anorectal abnormalities were diagnosed in three male and three female dogs. One dog had anal stenosis, three had a persistent anal membrane, and the other two had an imperforate anus associated with a rectovaginal fistula. Five of the dogs were treated surgically, and four of them which were followed up for periods ranging from one to five years continued to pass faeces normally.

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