Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Transanal endoscopic treatment for benign rectal tumors in dogs
By Holt, P E·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2007·Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of transanal endoscopic treatment of benign canine rectal neoplasia.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 13 dogs with benign rectal tumors that couldn't be removed using standard surgery underwent a special procedure called transanal endoscopic treatment. This treatment aimed to help manage their condition, which affected different lengths of the rectal area. While five dogs were cured, three had some improvement, and unfortunately, five did not respond well. There were serious risks involved, including the possibility of rectal perforation, which could lead to severe complications or even death. Owners should be aware of these risks and that some dogs may need to stay in the hospital for monitoring after the procedure.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate transanal endoscopic treatment in the management of benign canine rectal neoplasia. METHODS: A retrospective study was carried out to evaluate the response to transanal endoscopic treatment in 13 dogs with extensive rectal neoplasia that was considered inoperable by conventional surgical techniques but was indicated as benign by previous biopsy. RESULTS: Tumours affected the lengths of rectal mucosa varying from 2 to 13 cm. Between 25 and 100 per cent of the rectal circumference was affected in each case. Transanal endoscopic treatment of canine rectal neoplasia was curative in five dogs, palliative in three and associated with a poor result in the remaining five. Complications of the technique included rectal perforation, leading to peritonitis and death. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Transanal endoscopic treatment can be recommended as an alternative to radical, full-thickness rectal excision for the management of extensive but benign canine rectal neoplasia. Owners should be informed that the treatment may be palliative rather than curative and that complications, if they occur, can be fatal. Dogs should be hospitalised for at least five days after treatment and observed for signs of potentially fatal complications such as rectal perforation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17212744/