- Erciyes Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi
- Vol: 15 Issue: 3
- A Case of Atresia Ani in an Anatolian Water Buffalo Calf
A Case of Atresia Ani in an Anatolian Water Buffalo Calf
Authors : Kemal Varol
Pages : 271-275
Doi:10.32707/ercivet.477340
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Publication Date : 2018-12-04
Article Type : Other
Abstract :In this case report; an Anatolian water buffalo calf with defecating problem since birth, was referred to the our clinic, was evaluated. Clinically no anal opening of anus was visible. There was a soft swelling under anal region which suggested us the case to be atresia ani. The animal was prepared for surgery. Following anaesthesia plus (+) shape like incision was made over the anal region, skin retracted. Greyish colour of rectum end was seen in two cm inside of the skin. Rectum was withdrawn towards anal skin and fixed. After fixation, rectal end was perforated and meconium coming up to was observed. This case, atresia ani alone was reported first time in an Anatolian water buffalo calf with case report in Turkey.Keywords : Atresia ani, congenital defect, water buffalo calf