Silicone elastomer sling for rectal prolapse in cats

This study reports 2 cases of recurrent rectal prolapse secondary to anal abnormality in cats. In both cases the anus was wide, leading to a rectal mucosal prolapse during defecation. A silicone elastomer sling was introduced around the anus, and the rectal prolapse was definitively resolved.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian veterinary journal 2010-05, Vol.51 (5), p.506-510
Hauptverfasser:	Corgozinho, Katia Barão, Belchior, Cristiane, de Souza, Heloisa Justen Moreira, Ferreira, Ana Maria, Resende, Carolina, Damico, Brandão, Cunha, Simone
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Cat Diseases - surgery Cats Female Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - instrumentation Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - veterinary Rectal Prolapse - surgery Rectal Prolapse - veterinary Rectum - surgery Scientific Silicones Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	This study reports 2 cases of recurrent rectal prolapse secondary to anal abnormality in cats. In both cases the anus was wide, leading to a rectal mucosal prolapse during defecation. A silicone elastomer sling was introduced around the anus, and the rectal prolapse was definitively resolved.
ISSN:	0008-5286