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  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.

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This review covers rabbit intestinal emergencies, including obstructions and appendiceal disorders. Surgical and medical management strategies are detailed for improved rabbit care.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Recent advancements in rabbit intestinal physiology and diagnostic imaging have refined surgical indications.
  • Modern anesthesia and critical care have significantly improved surgical safety in rabbits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding and management of mechanical intestinal obstructions in rabbits.
  • To discuss appendiceal disorders and the role of intestinal biopsies in diagnosing rabbit enteropathies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on mechanical obstructions, appendiceal disorders, and intestinal biopsies in rabbits.
  • Analysis of current diagnostic and surgical approaches for rabbit intestinal emergencies.

Main Results:

Keywords:
Computed tomographyEnterectomyEnterotomyRabbitTrichobezoar

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  • Intestinal obstruction is a common emergency; trichobezoars often pass spontaneously but may require intervention.
  • Proximal duodenal obstructions typically necessitate surgery, while jejunal/ileal obstructions can be managed medically with fluids, lidocaine, and analgesia.
  • Surgical options for obstruction include decompression, laparotomy, enterotomy, or resection with anastomosis, chosen based on damage.

Conclusions:

  • Effective medical and surgical strategies exist for managing rabbit intestinal obstructions.
  • Appendicitis, appendiceal neoplasia, and chronic enteropathies are important considerations requiring further investigation and biopsy.
  • Improved understanding of rabbit intestinal physiology enhances treatment outcomes for surgical emergencies.