Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon dilation fixes anal blockage in young kittens and a puppy
By Tomsa, K et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2011·Tierä·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [Treatment of atresia ani type I by balloon dilatation in 5 kittens and one puppy].
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of five kittens, aged 3 to 8 weeks, and one 4-month-old puppy were brought in for a condition called atresia ani, which is an anal stricture that can cause serious issues. They underwent a procedure called balloon dilation to widen the anal opening. This treatment worked well for four kittens and the puppy, completely resolving their issues without complications. However, the smallest kitten faced a complication and needed additional surgery due to a rectal fistula. Overall, balloon dilation was found to be an effective treatment for this condition.
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Abstract
Atresia ani is the most common anorectal anomaly in small animals. In the present study, an anal stricture (atresia ani type I) in five 3 to 8 weeks old kittens and one 4 month old puppy was treated by balloon dilation. In 4 kittens and the puppy the stricture was eliminated permanently and without complications by a single intervention. Only the smallest kitten with the most severe stenosis developed a rectal fistula as a complication of repeated balloon dilation, which necessitated surgical correction. Balloon dilation proved to be an efficient therapeutic method for anal atresia type I, and can be recommended as the treatment of choice.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21638264/