Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horse with urethrorectal fistula - what to know
By Cruz, A M et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·1999·Department of Veterinary Anaesthesiology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Urethrorectal fistula in a horse.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Urethrorectal fistula is a rare condition in horses where there is an abnormal connection between the urethra and the rectum. This case involved a mature gelding, which is a male horse that has been castrated. Typically, this issue has only been seen in young foals and often alongside other birth defects. The report discusses how the condition was diagnosed and treated through surgery, as well as some possible reasons why it might occur. The treatment aimed to correct the abnormal connection.
Abstract
Anomalies of the urethra are uncommon. Urethrorectal fistula in horses has only been reported in foals and only in conjunction with other congenital anomalies. This report describes the diagnosis, surgical management, and possible etiologies of a unique case of urethrorectal fistula in a mature gelding.
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