Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

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Rectovaginal Fistula and Atresia Ani in a Kitten: A Case Report

  • Choi, Chun-Ki (Department of Veterinary Surgery, EASY Animal Medical Center) ;
  • Jung, Hye-Jin (Department of Veterinary Surgery, EASY Animal Medical Center) ;
  • Jeong, Soon-Wuk (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2022.01.26
  • Accepted : 2022.01.26
  • Published : 2022.02.28
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Abstract

A 2-month-old intact female domestic short hair presented with physical abnormalities, including discharge of watery feces from the vagina, depression, and dehydration. The rectovaginal fistula and atresia ani type 3 were diagnosed on the vaginogram. During the anoplasty, the fistula could not be identified because the patient was too small. Instead of colotomy, feces were flushed out using a feeding tube. To prevent complications, a 1-cc syringe tip was sutured at the surgical site after the anoplasty. At the 3-month telephone follow-up after surgery, the cat was reported to have no further clinical signs.

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