Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Colostomy surgery to treat rectal disease in dogs
By Hardie, E M & Gilson, S D·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·1997·College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of colostomy to manage rectal disease in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Five dogs with serious rectal problems underwent a surgical procedure called a diverting colostomy, which helps manage issues like obstructions or leaks in the colon. While one dog sadly passed away due to complications during surgery, the other four dogs recovered well, with their colostomies remaining in place for anywhere from 3.5 weeks to 7 months. Some skin irritation occurred around the surgical sites, but there were no major complications. This technique can be an effective option for dogs facing severe rectal diseases.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to develop a diverting colostomy technique for use in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical case series. ANIMALS: Five client-owned dogs presented for diseases requiring diverting colostomy during treatment. METHODS: Diverting colostomy was performed in five dogs. A ventral approach was used in the first dog and the colon was exteriorized adjacent to the linea alba. The technique used in the next four dogs involved creation of a left flank rod-supported loop colostomy in which the colon was exteriorized through a muscle-separating flank approach to the abdomen. RESULTS: Peritoneal leakage of fecal material resulted in the perioperative death of the first dog. The flank colostomies were maintained for times ranging form 3.5 weeks to 7 months. No major complications were observed, but skin excoriation occurred occasionally around the stoma sites in all dogs. CONCLUSION: Diverting colostomy is a technique that is suitable for use in treatment of dogs with obstruction or leakage involving the distal colon or rectum.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9232784/