Colopexy

Overview : Colopexy is a surgical procedure used to permanently attach the colon to the abdominal wall, typically the left abdominal wall, to prevent recurrent rectal prolapse or intussusception

While not commonly performed in all cats, it can be life-saving in cases of chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal conditions

History

Clinical signs

Treatment

Signs started with tenesmus, Eventually rectal prolapse with two attempts to treat with purse string suturing started with

Diarrhea – often due to parasites or diet

Straining to defecate (tenesmus) or frequent attempts to pass stool

Weight loss

Lethargy

Eventually rectal prolapse with two attempts to treat with purse string suturing



  • started with
  • Diarrhea – often due to parasites or diet
  • Straining to defecate (tenesmus) or frequent attempts to pass stool
  • Weight loss
  • Lethargy
  • Eventually rectal prolapse

Surgery : Colopexy is onsidered in the best treatment option recurrent prolapse

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