Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Subtotal colectomy with rectal pull-through surgery for megacolon
By Barnes, Darren C·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2012·Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subtotal colectomy by rectal pull-through for treatment of idiopathic megacolon in 2 cats.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat and a 7-year-old Maine Coon were both suffering from idiopathic megacolon, which caused them to have difficulty passing stool. They underwent a new surgical technique called a rectal pull-through with subtotal colectomy, which allows the vet to access the rectum without needing to make large abdominal cuts. This method reduced the risk of complications and helped both cats recover well. After the surgery, they were able to have normal bowel movements again.
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Abstract
Surgical management of idiopathic megacolon is described in 2 cats by a rectal pull-through with subtotal colectomy performed outside of the abdomen. This newly described technique facilitates access to the rectum for suturing an anastamosis without the need for pubic osteotomy and with minimal risk of abdominal contamination.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23277646/