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http://dx.doi.org/10.17555/jvc.2022.39.6.384

A Case of End-On Colostomy in a Dog Suffering from Dyschezia  

Yeon-Jung Hong (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Hyung-Kyu Chae (Department of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Sung-Jun Yoon (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Kyoung-In Shin (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Hyun-Min Hwang (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Ju-Yeon Jung (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Seongjin Yun (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Byeong-Jun Jang (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
Oh-Kyeong Kweon (Department of Veterinary Surgery, Western Referral Animal Medical Center)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.39, no.6, 2022 , pp. 384-389 More about this Journal
Abstract
A 12-year-old Shetland sheepdog with dyschezia was presented to the clinic. Dyschezia was considered to have been caused by rectal stricture due to a perianal mass containing the distal colon, rectum, and anus. Considering the histological findings and gross appearance of the perianal mass, an aggressive form of adenocarcinoma was diagnosed and a poor prognosis was expected. An endon colostomy was successfully performed to improve quality of life, which had been decreased by the dyschezia. Postoperative fecal evacuation was well-managed by the owner using a disposable colostomy bag in addition to a previously reported flange and drainable pouch. The dog survived for three months and had a satisfactory quality of life. Surgery and postoperative management in such cases will be helpful in the treatment of defecation disorders in animals.
Keywords
colorectal adenocarcinoma; colostomy bag; dyschezia; end-on colostomy; rectal adenocarcinoma;
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