Surgical correction of type 1 anal atresia using in adapted Diamond flap in dog

Authors

  • Rodolfo Soerensen Universidade de Franca (UNIFRAN) - Franca, São Paulo, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n06a833.1-5

Keywords:

Dog, diamond, anal stenosis, geometric flap

Abstract

This case report aims to present a case of anal atresia type 1, with anal stenosis in a German Shepherd dog. The surgical technique used was that of the adapted Diamond flap and resulted in a successful resolution of the case. Anal atresia is uncommon in the veterinary clinic, but the one classified as type 1 is the most frequently observed. In the present case the patient presented resolution of the atresia contition and return to sphincter activity confirming that the use of the geometric flap advancement technique is effective for the surgical treatment of type 1 anal atresia.

Published

2021-05-14

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Surgical correction of type 1 anal atresia using in adapted Diamond flap in dog. (2021). Pubvet, 15(06). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n06a833.1-5