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Rectal Prolapse - Cat and Dog (view source)
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==Introduction==
'''Rectal prolapse''' is defined as the protrusion of the rectal mucosa from the anus. It can be classified as complete or incomplete. A complete prolapse involves all layers of the rectal wall whereas an incomplete prolapse only involves the mucosal layer.
Any conditions which cause tenesmus can cause rectal prolapse, this includes:
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|Gastrointestinal disease
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|[[Parasites|Parasites]]
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|[[Neoplasia - Pathology|Tumours]]
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|Foreign bodies
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|Colitis
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|[[Megacolon|Megacolon]]
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|Urogenital disease
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|Cystitis
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|Prostatic disease
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|[[Perineal Hernia|Perineal hernia]]
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|Dystocia
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|Extensive [[Bladder Neoplasia# Transitional cell carcinoma|transitional cell carcinoma]] of the bladder in cats
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[[WikiWords#Endoparasite|Endoparasite]] infestations and enteritis are more common in young animals whereas tumours or [[Perineal Hernia|perineal hernias]] are more common in middle-aged to older animals.
==Description==
==Signalment==
No breed,sex, or age predisposition but occurs more commonly in younger animals with endoparasitic infections. Also occurs more often in Manx cats due to anal laxity.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
Protrusion of a red, elongated, swollen cylindrical mass from the [[Anus - Anatomy & Physiology|anus]] is seen. It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic [[Intussusception|intussusception]]. This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus. With a rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be successfully passed.
The everted tissue becomes [[Oedema|oedematous]], which prevents it from being retracted back into the pelvic canal. The exposed tissue is vulnerable, and depending on the duration of the prolapse, this can lead to inflammation, haemorrhage, [[Venous Congestion|congestion]] and ulceration.
===Laboratory Tests===
===Laboratory Tests===
There are no specific tests required. A faecal analysis can be done to check for an underlying parasitic disease as the cause.
===Diagnostic Imaging===
This may be used to identify the cause of the prolapse.
====Biochemistry====
==Treatment==
===Medical===
This may be suitable for an acute prolapse with good tissue viability where it is amenable to manual reduction under general or [[Epidural|epidural]] [[Anaesthesia|anaesthesia]]. A loose purse-string suture should be placed around the anus after reduction for a period of 3-5 days. Prior to manual reduction, the protruded mass should be treated with warm saline lavages, massages and lubrication or hypertonic saline sugar solution to relieve oedema. Tenesmus can be reduced by a laxative such as [[Lactulose|lactulose]], a faecal softener, and a moist diet. Complications include tenesmus, dyschezia, haematochezia and recurrence.
===Surgery===
Rectal resection and anastomosis may be needed in cases where manual reduction is not possible or if the tissue is severely traumatised, devitalised or necrotic. A colopexy procedure which fixes the rectum and colon in place can be considered in recurrent cases where multiple attempts of manual reduction have failed. Complications such as anal stricture, faecal incontinence, dehiscence, haemorrhage and infection can occur following surgery.
====Other Tests====
==Prognosis==
Prognosis is poor in untreated cases of chronic rectal prolapse. The prognosis for surgical patients is good provided the underlying cause is appropriately addressed.
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===Diagnostic Imaging===
==References==
Fossum, T. W. et. al. (2007) '''Small Animal Surgery (Third Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''
Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''
Slatter, D. (2003) '''Textbook of Small Animal Surgery''' (Volume 1, Third Edition) ''Saunders''
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