Difference between revisions of "Rectal Prolapse - Cat and Dog"

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**Cystitis
 
**Cystitis
 
**Prostatic disease
 
**Prostatic disease
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**Extensive transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in cats
 
*Perineal hernia
 
*Perineal hernia
 
*Dystocia
 
*Dystocia
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Endoparasite and enteritis are more common in young animals whereas tumours or perineal hernias are more common in milddle-aged to older animals.
 
Endoparasite and enteritis are more common in young animals whereas tumours or perineal hernias are more common in milddle-aged to older animals.
  
The everted tissue becomes oedematous, which prevents retraction back into the pelvic canal.  The exposed tissue is vulnerable, which leads to inflammation, ulceration and congestion. 
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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
 
===Clinical Signs===
 
===Clinical Signs===
Protrusion of an elongated, cylindrical mass from the anus.  It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic intussusception.  This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus.  With rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be passed.
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Protrusion of a red, elongated, swollen cylindrical mass from the anus.  It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic intussusception.  This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus.  With rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be passed.
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The everted tissue becomes oedematous, which prevents retraction back into the pelvic canal.  The exposed tissue is vulnerable, and depending on the duration of time it which leads to inflammation, haemorrhage, congestion and ulceration.  
  
 
===Laboratory Tests===
 
===Laboratory Tests===
There are no specific tests.   
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There are no specific tests is required.  A faecal analysis can be done to check for an underlying parasitic disease.   
  
 
===Diagnostic Imaging===
 
===Diagnostic Imaging===
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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
 
===Medical===
 
===Medical===
This may be suitable for acute prolapse where it is ameanable to manual reduction, under general anaesthesia.  A loose purse-string suture should be placed around the anus for a period of 5-7 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 enema, faecal softener, and a moist diet.  Complications such as tenesmus, dyschezia, haematochezia and recurrence can occur with manual reduction.
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This may be suitable for acute prolapse with a good viability, where it is ameanable to manual reduction under general or epidural anaesthesia.  A loose purse-string suture should be placed around the anus 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 laxative such as lactulose, faecal softener, and a moist diet.  Complications such as tenesmus, dyschezia, haematochezia and recurrence can occur with manual reduction.
  
 
===Surgery===
 
===Surgery===
Rectal resection and anastomosis may be needed in cases where manual reduction is not possible or if the tissue is severely traumatised.  Colopexy can be considered in recurrence cases.  Complications such as haemorrhage, leakage, anal struicture, infection, dehiscence and faecal incontinence can occur following surger.
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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.  Colopexy can be considered in recurrence cases where multiple attempts of manual reduction has failed.  Complications such as anal stricture, haemorrhage, faecal incontinence, dehiscence, inection, can occur following surgery.
  
 
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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==References==
 
==References==
 
*Fossum, T. W. et. al. (2007) '''Small Animal Surgery (Third Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''
 
*Fossum, T. W. et. al. (2007) '''Small Animal Surgery (Third Edition)''' ''Mosby Elsevier''
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*Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''
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*Slatter, D. (2003) '''Textbook of Small Animal Surgery''' (Volume 1, Third Edition) ''Saunders''

Revision as of 09:58, 21 August 2009



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Signalment

  • No breed predisposition but may occur more often in Manx cats due to anal laxity
  • No sex predilection


Description

Rectal prolapse is defined as the protrusion of the rectal mucosa from the anus. It is 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 will cause rectal prolapse, this includes:

  • Gastrointtestinal disese
    • Parasites
    • Tumours
    • Foreign bodies
    • Colitis
    • Megacolon
  • Urogenital disease
    • Cystitis
    • Prostatic disease
    • Extensive transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder in cats
  • Perineal hernia
  • Dystocia

Endoparasite and enteritis are more common in young animals whereas tumours or perineal hernias are more common in milddle-aged to older animals.


Diagnosis

Clinical Signs

Protrusion of a red, elongated, swollen cylindrical mass from the anus. It is vital to differentiate a rectal prolapse from an ileocolic intussusception. This can be done by passing a probe adjacent to the anus. With rectal prolapse, the probe cannot be passed.

The everted tissue becomes oedematous, which prevents retraction back into the pelvic canal. The exposed tissue is vulnerable, and depending on the duration of time it which leads to inflammation, haemorrhage, congestion and ulceration.

Laboratory Tests

There are no specific tests is required. A faecal analysis can be done to check for an underlying parasitic disease.

Diagnostic Imaging

This may be used to identify the cause of the prolapse.


Treatment

Medical

This may be suitable for acute prolapse with a good viability, where it is ameanable to manual reduction under general or epidural anaesthesia. A loose purse-string suture should be placed around the anus 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 laxative such as lactulose, faecal softener, and a moist diet. Complications such as tenesmus, dyschezia, haematochezia and recurrence can occur with manual reduction.

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. Colopexy can be considered in recurrence cases where multiple attempts of manual reduction has failed. Complications such as anal stricture, haemorrhage, faecal incontinence, dehiscence, inection, can occur following surgery.

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.


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