A Case of Atresia Ani in an Anatolian Water Buffalo Calf

Year 2018, Volume: 15 Issue: 3, 271 - 275, 04.12.2018

Kemal Varol

https://doi.org/10.32707/ercivet.477340

Cited By: 2

Abstract

In this case report; an
Anatolian water buffalo calf with defecating problem since birth, was referred
to the our clinic, was evaluated. Clinically no anal opening of anus was
visible. There was a soft swelling under anal region which suggested us the
case to be atresia ani. The animal was prepared for surgery. Following anaesthesia
plus (+) shape like incision was made over the anal region, skin retracted.
Greyish colour of rectum end was seen in two cm inside of the skin. Rectum was
withdrawn towards anal skin and fixed. After fixation, rectal end was
perforated and meconium coming up to was observed. This case, atresia ani alone
was reported first time in an Anatolian water buffalo calf with case report in
Turkey.

Keywords

Atresia ani, congenital defect, water buffalo calf

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