A Case of Complete Rectal Prolapse in an In-Gilt

A Case of Complete Rectal Prolapse in an In-Gilt

A seven-month-old in-gilt was presented with an intractable rectal prolapse. The prolapsed rectum was swollen, necrotic, and ulcerated. The pig was apparently healthy and had been ingesting high fibre feed materials, with little water. The pig was anaesthetized with 1.1 mg/kg body weight of xylazin...

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Main Authors: Njoku Uchechukwu Njoku, Kelechi Theresa Jeremiah, Rock Odimma Ukaha, Chioma Frances Orajaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/812340
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spelling doaj-57f20ce85a8845ac80ef3eee787a9d4b2020-11-25T00:32:04ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Veterinary Medicine2090-70012090-701X2014-01-01201410.1155/2014/812340812340A Case of Complete Rectal Prolapse in an In-GiltNjoku Uchechukwu Njoku0Kelechi Theresa Jeremiah1Rock Odimma Ukaha2Chioma Frances Orajaka3Department of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State 234, NigeriaDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State 234, NigeriaDepartment of Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State 234, NigeriaVeterinary Teaching Hospital, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 234, NigeriaA seven-month-old in-gilt was presented with an intractable rectal prolapse. The prolapsed rectum was swollen, necrotic, and ulcerated. The pig was apparently healthy and had been ingesting high fibre feed materials, with little water. The pig was anaesthetized with 1.1 mg/kg body weight of xylazine and 10 mg/kg body weight of ketamine administered intramuscularly and intravenously, respectively. The prolapse was removed by placing a stay suture distal to the necrotic tissue and excising the tissue close to the apparently healthy part. A rectopexy was also performed. The pig was placed on prophylactic antibiotics and discharged.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/812340
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description A seven-month-old in-gilt was presented with an intractable rectal prolapse. The prolapsed rectum was swollen, necrotic, and ulcerated. The pig was apparently healthy and had been ingesting high fibre feed materials, with little water. The pig was anaesthetized with 1.1 mg/kg body weight of xylazine and 10 mg/kg body weight of ketamine administered intramuscularly and intravenously, respectively. The prolapse was removed by placing a stay suture distal to the necrotic tissue and excising the tissue close to the apparently healthy part. A rectopexy was also performed. The pig was placed on prophylactic antibiotics and discharged.
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