Tubular colonic duplication in a dog

A diagnosis of tubular colonic duplication was made via contrast radiography and colonoscopy in a six-month-old, intact female Boston terrier. Clinical signs of increased frequency of defecation, tenesmus, and constipation, which had been present since birth, resolved following surgical correction o...

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Published in:	The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association Vol. 36; no. 3; p. 209
Main Authors:	Shinozaki, J K, Sellon, R K, Tobias, K M, Chamberlain, K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-2000
Subjects:	Animals Colon - abnormalities Colon - diagnostic imaging Colon - surgery Colonic Diseases - diagnosis Colonic Diseases - surgery Colonic Diseases - veterinary Colonoscopy - veterinary Dogs - abnormalities Dogs - surgery Female Radiography
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Summary:	A diagnosis of tubular colonic duplication was made via contrast radiography and colonoscopy in a six-month-old, intact female Boston terrier. Clinical signs of increased frequency of defecation, tenesmus, and constipation, which had been present since birth, resolved following surgical correction of the duplication. The literature addressing diagnosis and treatment of tubular colonic duplication in dogs is reviewed.
ISSN:	0587-2871
DOI:	10.5326/15473317-36-3-209