A Case Report on Surgical Correction and Management of Atresia Ani in a newborn Calf in UVH, Chandanaish

Abstract

A 3 days old male calf with the complain of non-passage of feces since birth was brought to the UVH, Chandanaish. On clinical observation, it was found that the calf was not having anal opening. There was soft subcutaneous swelling below the ischial arch with distension of abdomen .The signs of straining, depression, tenesmus and abdominal pain were observed. The case was diagnosed as atresia ani and referred to surgery. 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride (JasocaineR Jayson Pharmaceuticals Bangladesh) was used for local anesthetics and diazepam for sedation. Then the case was surgically corrected by making a permanent anal orifice. Surgical intervention is the only technique of choice for the treatment in such acute abdominal discomfort and it was attempted successfully in this present case. Postoperative treatment is inj: Strepcin -G @10mg/kg, IM for 5 days and inj: Mel vet 1.5mg/kg, SC for 5 days. This surgery is recommended for all ruminant as it saves life.