Citation
Jk. Shinozaki et al., Tubular colonic duplication in a dog, J AM ANIM H, 36(3), 2000, pp. 209-213
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
05872871
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Volume
36
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
209 - 213
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(200005/06)36:3<209:TCDIAD>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
A diagnosis of tubular colonic duplication was made via contrast radiograph
y and colonoscopy in a six-month-old, intact female Boston terrier. Clinica
l signs of increased frequency of defecation, tenesmus, and constipation, w
hich had been present since birth, resolved following surgical correction o
f the duplication. The literature addressing diagnosis and treatment of tub
ular colonic duplication in dogs is reviewed.