Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to remove colon and rectal tumors in dogs and a cat
By Yoon, Hun-Young & Mann, F A·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2008·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy for surgical management of caudal colonic and rectal masses in six dogs and a cat.
Plain-English summary
A group of six dogs and one cat were brought in because they had tumors in their lower intestines, specifically in the colon and rectum. To remove these tumors, veterinarians performed a surgical procedure called bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy, which allowed them to access the affected areas. After the surgery, all the pets were able to walk normally within three days, and there were no complications from the procedure. This surgery proved to be effective for removing these types of tumors with minimal risks.
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Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION: 6 dogs and a cat were evaluated because of caudal colonic and rectal masses. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Tumors were identified in the caudal portion of the colon (n = 2), in the area of the colorectal junction (2), or in the rectum (3). TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: In all 7 animals, bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy was performed to provide exposure of the rectum and associated tumor. Masses were successfully removed, and all 7 animals were able to ambulate normally within 3 days after surgery. No complications associated with the osteotomy procedure were identified. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Findings suggested that bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy provided sufficient exposure for resection of intrapelvic tumors in dogs and a cat with minimal complications.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18380619/