Recurrent rectal prolapse caused by colonic duplication in a dog

Aust Vet J. 2007 Sep;85(9):381-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2007.00173.x.

Abstract

A 9-month-old female Shar Pei cross-bred dog was presented with a history of recurrent rectal prolapse over 7 months. Repeated reduction and anal purse string sutures and subsequent incisional colopexy failed to prevent recurrent rectal prolapse. Digital rectal examination following reduction of the prolapse identified a faeces-filled sac within the ventral wall of the rectum and an orifice in the ventral colonic wall, cranial to the pubic brim. A ventral, communicating tubular colonic duplication was diagnosed by means of a barium enema. Surgical excision of the duplicated colonic tube was performed via a caudal ventral midline laparotomy. At 20 weeks post-operation, there has been no recurrence of rectal prolapse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Colon / abnormalities*
  • Colon / surgery*
  • Dog Diseases / surgery*
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Rectal Prolapse / etiology
  • Rectal Prolapse / surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse / veterinary*
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome