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  • Title: Rectocutaneous fistulas.
    Author: Fransson BA.
    Journal: Compend Contin Educ Vet; 2008 Apr; 30(4):224-7, 230-35; quiz 235-6. PubMed ID: 18576278.
    Abstract:
    This article reviews the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of rectal perforation and rectocutaneous fistula in small animals. In addition, the literature regarding use of enterostomy in small animals is reviewed and comparative aspects of this procedure in humans and horses are presented. A case report of rectal perforation leading to rectocutaneous fistula formation and the use of colostomy in the management of the case is presented.
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