Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with anal sac swelling and larvae infestation causing constipation
By Mohitmafi, S.·Published in Veterinary Dermatology·2004·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: P‐31 Anal sacs myiasis: a case report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male Doberman was brought to the vet because he wasn't eating, was constipated, and had trouble passing stool. The vet found swelling around his anus and a small wound where fly larvae (myiasis) were present. After some tests, they discovered severe constipation caused by a blockage in the rectum. The vet performed surgery to remove the larvae and damaged tissue, and after eight days of supportive care, the dog was able to go home and recover.
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Abstract
A 3‐year‐old male Doberman dog was presented with signs of anorexia, constipation and dyschezia. Clinical examination revealed abdominal pain, dehydration, swelling around the anus, and a small wound on the left side of the perineal region where myiasis was clearly observed. Haematological tests showed increased packed cell volume, and an increased white cell count with a mild neutrophilia and eosinophilia. Radiography showed severe constipation and obstruction of the rectum due to external compression from a soft tissue swelling. Cannulation of the anal sacs produced a small amount of sanguinous fluid. With a diagnosis of severe impaction in the anal sacs, surgery was performed and a large number of larvae were observed inside the anal sacs. Anal sacs myiasis was diagnosed. No connections were found between the anus and the rectum at surgery. Larvae and the necrotized tissue were all surgically removed and after 8 days of supportive treatment, the patient was released from hospital. Funding: Self‐funded.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3164.2004.00414_31.x