Ethiopathogenesis, diagnosis and therapy of acquired megacolon in dogs
2010
Prokic, B., University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Todorovic, V., University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia). Institute for Medical Research | Mitrovic, O., University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia). Institute for Medical Research | Vignjevic, S., University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia). Institute for Medical Research | Savic-Stevanovic, V., University of Belgrade, Belgrade (Serbia). Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
The aim of this study is to present the experience of our team in diagnosis and therapy of canine acquired megacolon, with particular reference to etiopathogenetic aspects. The prospective study included 28 dogs affected with megacolon, aged 5-9 years. The 26 animals underwent a surgical procedure, and were followed up for a period of 28 days. On the basis of anamnestic data, clinical and radiographic findings, 7 dogs (25%) were presented with idiopathic acquired megacolon, while 75% of cases had secundary acquired megacolon of different etiology. During early postoperative period, the medical treatment and dietary regimen enabled defecation in 65% of cases. The remaining 35% of cases were treated with Cisapride in order to establish spontaneous defecation. All dogs recovered completely during the 28-days follow-up period. According to the results of interviews with dog owners, all animals were in good condition six months after the surgical procedure.
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