Surgical repair of Atresia ani with congenital recto-vaginal fistula in female calf: Case report

Abstract

A five female calves about (2-5) months old were presented with congenital atresia ani and recto vaginal fistula; these were clinically examined and recognized as a congenital anomalies. Treatment was effective. Under caudal epidural anesthesia was given with 2% Lidocaine HCL, the anal orifice was reconstructed and the fistulous tract was closed successfully. The rectovaginal fistula was repaired by placing continuous sutures in roof of vagina. Penicillin Streptomycin was injected postoperatively at a dose 10000 IU and 10mg/kg B.W intramuscularly respectively, and the anal stitches were removed after 14 days.