Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with repeated rectal prolapse fixed by keyhole surgery
By Park, Jiyoung et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Department of Veterinary Surgery, South Korea·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laparoscopic colopexy for recurrent rectal prolapse in a Maltese dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Maltese dog was brought in with a recurring rectal prolapse, which is when part of the rectum slips out of the anus. This had happened twice in the last four months, causing the dog to strain and have trouble with bowel movements. The veterinarian performed a laparoscopic surgery called colopexy, which involved attaching the colon to the abdominal wall to prevent future prolapses. After the surgery, the dog recovered well, had a good appetite, and was able to defecate normally without any complications. A follow-up a year later showed the dog was healthy and had no signs of further issues.
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Abstract
A 2.5-kg castrated male Maltese dog, suspected to be older than 10 y, was presented with a prolapsed mass at the anus. This had occurred on 2 previous occasions within the last 4 mo and had been managed with manual reduction and purse-string sutures. The rectal prolapse had viable tissue and was reducible but resulted in straining and fecal accumulation. Colopexy (with intracorporeal sutures) was performed laparoscopically using 3 ports; the distal colon was retracted cranially and attached to the abdominal wall with 3 simple interrupted sutures in a single row. The dog recovered uneventfully, had good appetite and normal activity, did not strain, and defecated without issues. There were no wound-healing complications and at 12-month post-operative examination, the patient was in good condition without clinical signs. Based on this case report, laparoscopic colopexy is clinically practical for management of rectal prolapse in small-breed dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35656522/