title: Subtotal colectomy by rectal pull-through for treatment of idiopathic megacolon in 2 cats.
abstract: Surgical management of idiopathic megacolon is described in 2 cats by a rectal pull-through with subtotal colectomy performed outside of the abdomen. This newly described technique facilitates access to the rectum for suturing an anastamosis without the need for pubic osteotomy and with minimal risk of abdominal contamination.
authors.affiliation: Bishop's Stortford Veterinary Hospital, Rye Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2HA, UK. Daz181181@gmail.com
authors.forename: Darren C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Barnes
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D003248:Constipation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D008531:Megacolon / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome