Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery removing colorectal cancer in two dogs with artery tied off
By Sarathchandra, S K et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2009·University Veterinary Centre, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ligation of the caudal mesenteric artery during resection and anastomosis of the colorectal junction for annular adenocarcinoma in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old terrier cross and a 10-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer were brought in for long-term issues with straining to defecate and difficulty passing stool. Both dogs were diagnosed with annular adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer affecting the colorectal junction. They underwent surgery to remove the affected part of the intestine, which involved ligating a nearby artery. After the surgery, both dogs recovered well, but unfortunately, they were later euthanized several months later due to complications from the cancer spreading.
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Abstract
An 8-year-old terrier cross and a 10-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer presented to the University Veterinary Centre, Sydney, for investigation of long-standing tenesmus and dyschezia. Both patients had an annular adenocarcinoma at the colorectal junction. Exploratory laparotomy was performed and the affected large intestinal segment was removed by resection and anastomosis. In both dogs, the caudal mesenteric artery was intimately associated with the mass, necessitating its ligation and transection. Postoperatively, there was no evidence of anastomosis breakdown in either case and both animals recovered well from surgery. The dogs were euthanased 8 and 10 months, respectively, after surgery because of clinical signs relating to metastatic disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19703136/