Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with rectal cancer treated by incontinent colostomy surgery
By Kumagai, D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2003·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of an incontinent end-on colostomy in a dog with annular rectal adenocarcinoma.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for difficulty passing stool, straining, and blood in the stool. The vet found a tumor causing a blockage in the rectum. After an initial surgery didn't work, the vet performed a special colostomy, which rerouted the dog's waste to a pouch outside the body. The dog had some minor skin irritation around the pouch but managed well at home and lived for four more months with a good quality of life. This type of surgery could be a helpful option for dogs with similar rectal tumors.
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Abstract
An 11-year-old, mixed-breed dog with dyschezia, tenesmus and haematochezia was presented. A rectal stricture caused by an adenocarcinoma was diagnosed. Following the failure of a rectal 'pull-through' procedure, which dehisced seven days later, an incontinent end-on colostomy was performed, allowing amputation of the colorectum with the anus and perineal skin. A two-piece device consisting of a flange and a drainable pouch was used for postoperative faecal evacuation and collection. Mild peristomal dermatitis was the only complication. Patient management was easily carried out by the owner at home, and the dog survived for four months with a satisfactory quality of life. Incontinent end-on colostomy may prove to be a useful treatment for canine annular colorectal tumours.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12934811/