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Rectal prolapse and cystic calculus in a burro
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|August 15, 1985
Summary
A burro experienced recurring rectal prolapse and severe cough. Both conditions, bronchopneumonia and a cystic calculus, were treated, suggesting they contributed to the prolapse.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Health
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Recurrent rectal prolapse in equids can be multifactorial.
- Cough and bronchopneumonia are common respiratory conditions in donkeys.
- Urinary calculi can occur in equids, though less common than in other species.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old burro jack presented with recurrent rectal prolapse and severe cough.
- Initial treatment for bronchopneumonia with antimicrobials was successful for the cough.
- Manual reduction of rectal prolapse was performed twice before surgical intervention.
Findings:
- Exploratory celiotomy revealed a cystic calculus (bladder stone).
- The cystic calculus was surgically removed.
- Both the severe protracted cough and the cystic calculus were identified as potential contributing factors to the recurrent rectal prolapse.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering systemic and urogenital conditions in the etiology of rectal prolapse in equids.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of underlying conditions like bronchopneumonia and cystic calculi are crucial for managing complex presentations.
- Further investigation into the pathophysiological link between severe cough, cystic calculi, and rectal prolapse in donkeys may be warranted.