Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Painful perianal fistulas in dogs and their treatment options
By Pieper, Jason & McKay, Lindsay·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2011·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Perianal fistulas.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with painful sores around the rear end was diagnosed with perianal fistulas, which are chronic and can cause significant discomfort. These lesions often lead to infections and require careful monitoring and treatment. The most effective treatment for this condition includes immunomodulatory therapy, which may involve medications like cyclosporine, sometimes combined with ketoconazole and topical tacrolimus. While managing perianal fistulas can be challenging, this approach has shown success in alleviating symptoms and improving the dog's quality of life.
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Abstract
Perianal fistulas are a chronic, debilitating disease that requires lifelong monitoring and, potentially, lifelong treatment. Lesions are characterized by ulcerations with draining fistulous tracts around the anal region. Most dogs experience significant pain and discomfort with this condition. Bacterial infections are a frequent secondary problem. Definitive diagnosis is based on clinical signs, signalment, history, and a thorough examination. The most successful treatment is immunomodulatory therapy (cyclosporine with or without ketoconazole and topical tacrolimus). Perianal fistulas can be difficult to treat, frustrating both veterinarians and owners.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21993990/