@article{MAKHILLRJDS20126127784, title = {Surgical Management of Caudal Rectal Tumors in Buffaloes}, journal = {Research Journal of Dairy Sciences}, volume = {6}, number = {1}, pages = {1-4}, year = {2012}, issn = {1993-5277}, doi = {rjdsci.2012.1.4}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1993-5277&doi=rjdsci.2012.1.4}, author = {Esam and}, keywords = {Surgical excision,rectum,tumor,buffalo,anaesthesia,tissue,leiomyoma}, abstract = {This study aimed to clarify the effect of surgical excision of caudal rectal tumors via an anal approach in buffaloes and to report the outcome. Total 7 buffaloes were clinically examined. Caudal epidural anaesthesia was performed. The rectum was partially prolapsed and stabilized. Surgical excision was performed 1 cm rostral to the mass in the grossly apparent rectal tissue. The mucosa was apposed with continuous horizontal mattress suture using polydioxanone. The operated animals were followed up for 8 months. Each female buffalo had only one tumor type (Fibrosarcoma [1], Fibroma [2], Leiomyoma [2], Plexiform haemangioma [1] and Myxoma [1]). Healing was achieved without regrowth of the masses. Caudal rectal tumors in buffaloes could be excised with excellent outcome via an anal approach facilitated by partial rectal prolapse.} }