Radiographic, ultrasonographic and surgical treatment of rectovaginal fistula disease associated with atresia ani in ruminants
Kerem Yener,
Ali Hayat,
Ünal Yavuz
et al.
Abstract:Recto–vaginal fistula (RVF) associated with atresia ani (AA) are congenital anomalies in which fecal and urinary output occurs through the vulvar region. In this study, 17 ruminants (lamb n=9, calf n=8) constituting type II AA–associated RVF cases were included. The cases were evaluated clinically, radiographically and ultrasonographically. Clinical findings included tenesmus, feces in the perivulval area, abdominal distension, partial perineal swelling and hematochezia. The abdomen and pelvis were evaluated b… Show more
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