Diseases of the large bowel area Flashcards
CS of Large bowel Diseases
> Diarrhea
Straining to defecate
Red blood in feces
How do you diagnose Large bowel diseases
> Fecal exam to rule out parasites
Radiograph
Colonoscopy and biopsy
What is the description of Inflammatory bowel disease
> Cause unknown
Excessive # of inflammatory cells in mucosa
Decreased absorption,Increased frequency of defecation
What is the Rx of Inflammatory bowel disease
> Anti-inflammatories
> Hypoallergenic diets low in fat
what is Intussusception
> Telescoping of small segment into larger segment
Partial to complete obstruction
Compromise blood supply necrosis
What is the cause of Intussusception
> Idiopathic
- May be parasites, foreign bodies, infection neoplasia
what is the diagnosis of Intussusception
> Ultrasound
> Exploratory Laparotomy
What is the treatment of Intussusception
> Surgery
- Reduction
- Resection of dead tissue
Description of Mega colon
> Constipation in cats
Older obese
Possible defect in Neurostimulation
What are the CS of megacolon
> Strain to defecate, differentiate from straining to urinate
Dehydration, Vomiting
How is Megacolon diagnosed
> Palpation and radiogrpahs
what is the Rx of Megacolon
> Surgery- Colectomy
