Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with rectal fistulas and no anus treated with temporary colostomy
By Tsioli, Vassiliki et al.·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2009·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a temporary incontinent end-on colostomy in a cat for the management of rectocutaneous fistulas associated with atresia ani.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
A 2 1/2-month-old kitten was brought to the vet because it had several draining spots near its tail for the past eight days. After examination, the vet found that the kitten had a condition called rectocutaneous fistulas, which are abnormal openings between the rectum and skin, along with a type of anal malformation. To help the kitten, the vet performed a temporary surgery to divert feces away from the affected area. After 60 days, once the issues were resolved, the kitten had a second surgery to close the colostomy and fix the anal area. Two years later, the kitten is healthy and has no problems with bowel control.
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Abstract
A 2 1/2-month-old cat was evaluated for the presence of multiple draining tracts ventral to the tail of 8 days duration. Clinical and radiographic examination revealed that the cat had rectocutaneous fistulas and type II atresia ani. The cat underwent a temporary end-on colostomy for faecal diversion. Sixty days after surgery and after the fistulas resolved the animal underwent a second surgery for colostomy closure and anal reconstruction. Two years after surgery the cat was reported to be in good health with no faecal incontinence.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19553152/