Perirectal abscess, colic, and dyschezia in a horse

Can Vet J. 2002 Feb;43(2):127-8.

Abstract

A quarter horse gelding with intermittent colic was diagnosed with a perirectal abscess and dyschezia. Rectal ultrasonography identified a multiloculated, fluid-filled mass. A perirectal abscess was diagnosed when the mass ruptured and drained into the rectum. The abscess was treated successfully with warm soapy water enemas and trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / complications
  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / therapy
  • Abscess / veterinary*
  • Animals
  • Colic / etiology
  • Colic / veterinary*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fecal Impaction / etiology
  • Fecal Impaction / therapy
  • Fecal Impaction / veterinary*
  • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
  • Horse Diseases / etiology*
  • Horse Diseases / therapy
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Rectal Diseases / complications
  • Rectal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Rectal Diseases / therapy
  • Rectal Diseases / veterinary*
  • Rectum / diagnostic imaging
  • Rectum / pathology
  • Ultrasonography