title: Rectovaginal fistula with atresia ani in three kittens.
abstract: Rectovaginal fistula with atresia ani was diagnosed in 3 kittens. Physical abnormalities included abdominal distension, bulging of the perineum, and lack of an anal opening. Vaginography was helpful in determining the type of malformation present in 2 cases. In each kitten attempts were made to surgically correct the anatomic malformations. Various post-operative complications such as fecal incontinence, would dehiscence, constipation, and excessive scar tissue formation occurred and are discussed.
authors.affiliation: New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca 14853.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Suess
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Moon
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Dallman
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities*; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D011859:Radiography; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014621:Vagina / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging