Published 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Caecal impaction in a dog

  • 1. University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, PO Box Box 1071, Knoxville 37901-1071 (United States)

Description

A seven-year-old, intact male dobermann with a four-week history of anorexia was diagnosed as having impaction of the caecum with inspissated faeces. Radiographic and histopathological findings revealed impaction of the caecum and a mild subacute locally extensive typhlitis. Typhlectomy was curative and no further problems have been reported

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Small Animal Practice (Online)
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
p. 455-457
ISSN
1748-5827

INIS

Country of Publication
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
45089278
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANOREXIA; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; DOGS; INTESTINES; SURGERY
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT; MAMMALS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIOLOGY; VERTEBRATES

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Notes
ARN: GB9612820