title: Anal sacculectomy.
abstract: Removal of the anal sacs is a frequently performed surgery in dogs. It is most often indicated for definitive treatment of chronic anal sacculitis. The anal sacs are intimately associated with the external anal sphincter; therefore, fecal incontinence resulting from damage to this muscle or its innervation is a potential complication of anal sacculectomy. Fistula formation and incisional infection are other possible complications. In general, the overall incidence of complications after anal sacculectomy is low.
authors.affiliation: Colorado State University, CO, USA.
authors.forename: Catriona
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: MacPhail
mesh_terms: D000695:Anal Sacs / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*; D000818:Animals; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary