Surgical management of agenesis of the vulva with atresia ani-et-distal recti in a heifer calf: A case report

Authors

  • Moses N Wamaitha Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, PO Box 29053-00625 KANGEMI
  • David O Kihurani Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, PO Box 29053-00625 KANGEMI
  • Peter Kimeli Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, PO Box 29053-00625 KANGEMI
  • Willy E Mwangi Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, PO Box 29053-00625 KANGEMI
  • John D Mande Department of Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, PO Box 29053-00625 KANGEMI

Keywords:

Agenesis, Atresia ani-et-distal recti, Congenital malformation, calf

Abstract

Successful surgical intervention of atresia ani-etdistal recti with agenesis of vulva in a heifer calf is reported in this paper. The calf aging 1-day was
presented with a history of swelling at the perineal
region. In clinical examination, both vulval and anal
openings were found absent. Initial surgical
operation under sedation and local anesthesia was
done to correct these abnormalities. As a result, the
calf could urinate, but attempted defecation was not
successful. Surgical operation was done again at the
anal region to resolve this condition. Post-operatively,
tetracycline spray was applied on both surgical
wounds immediately after surgery, and repeated
twice daily for 10 days. Amoxicillin trihydrate (at 750
mg/kg bwt) and Phenylbutazone (at 400 mg/kg bwt)
were administered intramuscularly once, and the
treatment was repeated on every alternate day up to
10 days of post-surgery. Finally, the calf was able to
urinate and defecate normally, and the surgical
wounds healed uneventfully within 14 days.


http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/javar.2015.b95

 



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Published

2015-09-07

How to Cite

Wamaitha, M. N., Kihurani, D. O., Kimeli, P., Mwangi, W. E., & Mande, J. D. (2015). Surgical management of agenesis of the vulva with atresia ani-et-distal recti in a heifer calf: A case report. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research, 2(3), 369–372. Retrieved from https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/JAVAR/article/view/24891

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Case Reports

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