Surgical Management of Atresia Ani and Associated Congenital Malformations in Three Calves

Abstract

Background: Congenital malformation leads to perinatal mortality, decreases maternal productivity and reduces the value of the neonates. Atresia is the most common anomaly of the anus and rectum of calves and pigs. It may occur either alone or associated with other congenital defects like atresia recti, rectovaginal fistula, vagino-urethral agenesis. The present study reports surgical management atresia ani and associated malformationsin three animals. Methods: All three animals (1 female and 2 with undefined sex) were presented on first day of life with near normal physiological parameters. After clinical examination, all neonates were prepared for surgery and the resulting complications were managed accordingly. Result: Essential surgical interventions were done to correct atresia ani and the associated anomalies. One calf succumbed to death due to postoperative complications and other two survived.