Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog treated with temporary colostomy for rectal infection
By da Silva PHS et al.·2024·Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Brazil·View original on Europe PMC →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Modified temporary colostomy in a dog for treatment of rectal infection after complication of perineal herniorrhaphy.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old male Lhasa Apso was brought in because he had developed unusual openings near his rear end that were leaking fecal material after a recent surgery for a hernia. To help him heal, the veterinarian performed a modified temporary colostomy, which redirected his intestines to prevent feces from passing through the affected area. This procedure successfully allowed the perineum to heal, and the dog was able to undergo further surgery to repair the hernia later on.
People also search for: dog rectal infection treatment · Lhasa Apso hernia surgery recovery · dog colostomy care
Abstract
<h4>Background</h4>Surgeries performed on the gastrointestinal system represent a significant caseload among small animal surgeries. Colostomy aims to temporarily or permanently divert the gastrointestinal tract but it is not commonly performed in veterinary medicine. Information regarding such procedures is scarce and the surgical technique is poorly described. Thus, the main objective of this study is to report a modified temporary colostomy performed in a dog after the development of rectocutaneous fistulas in the perineum as a surgical complication of unilateral perineal herniorrhaphy.<h4>Case description</h4>An 8-year-old male Lhasa Apso dog was attended due to the appearance of rectocutaneous fistulas with fecal content draining, as a complication of a recent perineal herniorrhaphy. A modified temporary colostomy was created by positioning the intestinal segment parallel to the lateral abdominal wall as a rescue procedure to allow healing of the perineum for later definitive repair of the hernia.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The modified temporary colostomy allowed healing of the perineum by temporarily diverting the flow of fecal material.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/39737014