Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Novel application of internal obturator and semitendinosus muscle flaps for rectal wall repair or reinforcement.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2019
- Authors:
- Riggs, J et al.
- Affiliation:
- The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital · United Kingdom
Plain-English summary
In this study, veterinarians used muscle flaps from the internal obturator and semitendinosus muscles to help repair the rectal wall in three dogs and one cat. The dogs had damage to their rectal walls after surgery to remove anal sac tumors, while the cat had a rectal tear from bite wounds that caused an infection. The findings suggest that using these muscle flaps can help prevent complications like the rectal wall coming apart after surgery, which could lead to further infections or abnormal connections between the rectum and skin. Overall, the treatment appears to be effective in reducing these risks.
Abstract
Internal obturator and/or semitendinosus muscle flaps were used to reinforce primary appositional rectal wall repair in three dogs and one cat in this case series. All three dogs incurred rectal wall compromise during surgical excision of anal sac tumours. The cat sustained bite wounds to the perianal region resulting in abscessation and a rectal tear. Our results indicate that application of an internal obturator and/or semitendinosus muscle flap can reduce the risk of rectal wall dehiscence after primary repair, and consequently the risk of pararectal abscess or rectocutaneous fistula formation.
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