Subtotal colectomy for treatment of acquired megacolon in the dog and cat

The case records of 4 cats and 1 dog with megacolon and constipation were reviewed to study the history, clinical signs, pathologic changes, and longterm results of surgical treatment. The 4 cats had idiopathic megacolon. The dog had megacolon secondary to dietary indiscretion. All animals had radio...

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Published inJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 188; no. 12; p. 1412
Main Authors Bright, R.M, Burrows, C.F, Goring, R, Fox, S, Tilmant, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 15.06.1986
Subjects
Animals
Cat Diseases - surgery
CATS
CHAT
CHIEN
Colectomy - veterinary
Dog Diseases - surgery
DOGS
ENFERMEDADES INTESTINALES
GATO
INTESTIN
INTESTINAL DISEASES
INTESTINES
INTESTINOS
MALADIE INTESTINALE
Male
Megacolon - surgery
Megacolon - veterinary
OPERACIONES QUIRURGICAS
OPERATION CHIRURGICALE
PERRO
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
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Summary:The case records of 4 cats and 1 dog with megacolon and constipation were reviewed to study the history, clinical signs, pathologic changes, and longterm results of surgical treatment. The 4 cats had idiopathic megacolon. The dog had megacolon secondary to dietary indiscretion. All animals had radiographic evidence of a large colon, which was confirmed by exploratory coeliotomy. Two of the cats and the dog had an intraoperative finding of megacecum as well. Subtotal colectomy was performed in all cases, with the ileocolic valve being removed in 3 of these cases. End-to-side anastomosis was used to restore the integrity of the bowel. All animals were treated successfully with this surgical technique, as judged by clinical response and owner satisfaction. Histologically, there were no consistent lesions to explain the cause of this disease in the cats.
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ISSN:0003-1488
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