Surgical management of rectal prolapse in an Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis).
An acute rectal mucosal prolapse in a 26-yr-old Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) was repaired surgically by mucosal resection. Two days postoperatively, suture line dehiscence accompanied by substantial hemorrhage was managed by ligation and hemostasis during a second immobilization. Medical management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and diuretics reduced the mucosal edema and prevented recurrence of the prolapse. A combination of butorphanol and detomidine provided excellent reversible chemical restraint for this animal.
Toronto Zoo, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
Mads F
MF
Bertelsen
Rolf-Arne
RA
Olberg
Kay G
KG
Mehren
Dale A
DA
Smith
Graham J
GJ
Crawshaw
D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000379:methods; D000818:Animals; D000836:Animals, Zoo; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D008297:Male; D010527:Perissodactyla / Q000601:surgery; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome