Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with frequent constipation and straining fixed by surgery
By Shinozaki, J K et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Tubular colonic duplication in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A six-month-old Boston Terrier was having trouble with frequent trips to the bathroom, straining to poop, and occasional constipation since she was born. After tests like X-rays and a colonoscopy, the vet found that she had a rare condition called tubular colonic duplication, where part of her colon was duplicated. The good news is that after surgery to fix the issue, her symptoms improved, and she was able to have normal bowel movements.
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Abstract
A diagnosis of tubular colonic duplication was made via contrast radiography and colonoscopy in a six-month-old, intact female Boston terrier. Clinical signs of increased frequency of defecation, tenesmus, and constipation, which had been present since birth, resolved following surgical correction of the duplication. The literature addressing diagnosis and treatment of tubular colonic duplication in dogs is reviewed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10825091/