Abstract
Anal sacs in normal dogs tend to be empty or soft when palpated. The majority of anal sacs contain keratinocytes as well as leukocytes. Over 75% of the leukocytes are degenerate and bacteria are rarely found intracellularly. Dogs diagnosed with anal sac adenocarcinoma are presented for evaluation of a myriad of clinical signs, the most common historical complaints including perianal swelling/rectal mass and tenesmus. Other common signs associated with anal sac neoplasia include anorexia/inappetance, polyuria/polydipsia, lethargy, weight loss, urinary incontinence, constipation, and posterior weakness. Dogs with chronic anal sac disease may also show signs of a more generalized dermatitis. During physical examination of a patient with suspected anal sac disease, a rectal examination and careful palpation of the anal sacs is essential. Comparisons have been made between open and closed techniques for anal sacculectomy for the treatment of anal sacculitis/impaction/abscessation.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery |
| Publisher | Wiley Blackwell |
| Pages | 399-405 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781118997505, 9780813807829 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 4 2013 |
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Keywords
- Abscessation
- Anal sac disease
- Anal sac neoplasia
- Anal sacculectomy
- Anal sacculitis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- veterinary(all)
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Anal Sac Disease. / Culp, William T.
Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery. Wiley Blackwell, 2013. p. 399-405.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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