Surgical management of atresia ani and perineal hypospadias in a miniature donkey foal |
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| Authors: | B. B. Nelson R. A. Ferris P. M. McCue B. S. Leise |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA;2. Equine Reproduction Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, USA |
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| Abstract: | A 3‐week‐old miniature donkey was evaluated for tenesmus and constipation resulting from atresia ani. The foal was also diagnosed with hypospadias extending from its perineum to the glans penis and caudoventral penile deviation. A common opening on the perineum allowed faeces and urine to be excreted together, preventing complete intestinal obstruction. Surgical correction of the atresia ani was performed, along with resection of the incomplete urethra, nonfunctional penis and testes. The anal and perineal reconstruction procedures resolved the miniature donkey's difficulty in defaecation. The anourethral portion of the repair healed, but the anoperineal portion dehisced and healed by second intention. The client was satisfied with the outcome. |
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| Keywords: | horse atresia ani hypospadias reconstructive surgery anourethral fistula |
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