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