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Kristen L Shekelle1, Fausto Bellezzo2, Mark J Trautmann2
1College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Departments of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
Summary
A pregnant goat sustained a unique traumatic cecal transection and rectal tear after a farm truck collision. This case highlights a rare combination of injuries with potential predisposing factors.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Surgical Pathology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- A 16-month-old pregnant Nigerian Dwarf doe was involved in a farm truck collision.
- Initial examination revealed abdominal pain and a detached piece of tissue, suspected to be the cecal apex.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of traumatic cecal transection with transanal evisceration.
- To document a combination of injuries not previously reported in veterinary or human medicine.
Main Methods:
- Clinical presentation and physical examination findings.
- Diagnostic imaging (radiographs and ultrasound).
- Postmortem examination and histologic analysis of tissues.
Main Results:
- Postmortem examination revealed free feces, a complete cecal laceration with an absent apex, and a full-thickness rectal tear.
- Histologic examination confirmed the cecal apex and indicated acute hemorrhage in the anorectal tear due to trauma.
- Pregnancy was noted as a potential predisposing factor for rectal injuries.
Conclusions:
- The case presents a rare instance of traumatic cecal transection and transanal evisceration.
- This combination of injuries, particularly in a pregnant animal, has not been previously documented.
- Pregnancy may increase susceptibility to rectal trauma.
