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Atresia ani and concomitant RVF have been described in several case reports of dogs 1–8 and cats. 9–11 The condition may be more common in small animals than has been reported because most neonates are euthanized at the time of diagnosis. 12
and small intestinal dilation secondary to the colonic obstruction. Based on the radiographic changes and physical exam findings, atresia ani was diagnosed. A fluoroscopic positive contrast vaginogram was performed to evaluate for a colovaginal
hemorrhage associated with the laparoscopic biopsy procedure. Another 3 (4%) dogs required a blood transfusion; all 3 had been anemic prior to surgery. See page 181 Results of surgery for atresia ani with or without anogenital malformations in
include penile aplasia, an incomplete ventral sheath, a bifid scrotum, cryptorchidism, and atresia ani. 6,7 None of these abnormalities were found in the bull described here. Furthermore, the lack of concurrent developmental malformations may explain the
3.8% 4.2% Rumen acidosis 2 1.9% 2.1% Hepatic lipidosis 2 1.9% 2.1% Abomasal ulcer 1 0.9% 1.1% Atresia ani 1 0.9% 1.1% Duodenal ulcers 1 0.9% 1.1% Enterocolitis 1 0.9% 1
