Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two-portal video-assisted colopexy in the treatment of intussusception and prolapse of the descending colon in a lamb.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Antunes, Bernardo Nascimento et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinics · Brazil
Abstract
A lamb presented with recurrent prolapse of the descending colon. On clinical examination, intussusception of the descending colon with the prolapse of a segment was verified. The external anal sphincter had a rupture, extending to the lacerated wound in the anus. The lamb underwent colopexy with the two-portal video-assisted incisional technique and was discharged 6 days after the surgical procedure with a satisfactory clinical outcome. There were no recurrences or complications for at least 9 months. Video-assisted colopexy is an alternative treatment for intussusception and recurrent colon prolapse in sheep, even in the presence of an external anal sphincter rupture.
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