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Exam 3
Anal Disorders
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Veterinary Medicine
Professional
03/23/2017

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Term
Which species are most commonly affected by atresia ani/recti?
Definition
-swine > cattle/sheep/goats
Term
How do animals get atresia ani/recti?
Definition
-heritable condition
Term
How could an atresia ani/recti case survive for months?
Definition
-concurrent rectovaginal fistula
Term
How do we fix atresia ani/recti?
Definition
-surgery
Term
How common is rectal prolapse? Which species are most commonly affected?
Definition
-very common
-sheep > cattle > swine
Term
What does rectal prolapse common occur secondary to?
Definition
-tenesmus: coccidiosis/uroliths/rabies
-coughing: dust/tracheitis/penumonia
-vaginal prolapse or vaginitis
-estrogenic cpds: plants/implants
-excessive condition
-crowding/riding
-piling on
Term
What is a major contributing factor to rectal prolapse in sheep?
Definition
-short tail docks
Term
How do we treat rectal prolapse?
Definition
-replace prolapse
-prevent recurrence
-treat primary condition
Term
What surgical procedures do we use to correct rectal prolapse?
Definition
-purse string suture
-perianal injections
-mucosal resection
-rectal amputation
Term
What is the general aftercare of rectal prolapse case after surgical correction?
Definition
-control tenesmus
-treat cause of tenesmus
-supportive care/soft feces
Term
What are the common sequela of rectal prolapse?
Definition
-rectal stricture
-perirectal abscessation
-peritonitis
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