Surgical management of rectal prolapse in an Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). |
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Authors: | Mads F Bertelsen Rolf-Arne Olberg Kay G Mehren Dale A Smith Graham J Crawshaw |
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Affiliation: | Toronto Zoo, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. |
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Abstract: | An acute rectal mucosal prolapse in a 26-yr-old Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) was repaired surgically by mucosal resection. Two days postoperatively, suture line dehiscence accompanied by substantial hemorrhage was managed by ligation and hemostasis during a second immobilization. Medical management with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and diuretics reduced the mucosal edema and prevented recurrence of the prolapse. A combination of butorphanol and detomidine provided excellent reversible chemical restraint for this animal. |
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