Near circumferential retroperitoneal rectal tear in a pony.
A 13-year-old, 370-kg, Appaloosa gelding with mild colic of 4 days' duration was found to have a near circumferential retroperitoneal rectal tear. Accumulation of feces at the site of the repair had created a large perirectal cavity. Removal of feces and cleansing of the perirectal cavity were performed daily. Sutures were placed to stabilize, but not reappose, the torn ends of the rectum. The perirectal cavity filled with granulation tissue, and the rectal tear healed.
Embertson
R M
RM
Hodge
R J
RJ
Vachon
A M
AM
D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space