1N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, U.P
2Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pratapgarh
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Indian Institute of Vegetable Research Sant Ravidas Nagar, Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh)
Online published on 20 October, 2011.
Atresia ani et recti is a failure of development of the anal opening. It is a congenital abnormality, manifested clinically by an absence of feces, dullness, anorexia with abdominal distension, discomfort and straining at an attempt to defecate. Rectal lumen usually bulges subcutaneously at normal site of the anus when the abdomen is compressed. Surgical treatment is the only course of action. This communication documents a case of male lamb with atresia ani atrecti and the surgical procedure adopted.
Atresia ani et recti, Lamb, Surgery
