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Brutus

Brutus
  • Patient:
    Brutus, 7 year old male Rottweiler.


  • Presenting complaint:
    Red blood on bowel movements for past 5 days. Rectal mass palpated just inside the anal sphincter.


  • Endoscopic procedure:
    A Ligasure forceps was used as a tissue sealer, which prevented bleeding and avoided the need for sutures following excision of the rectal polyp. Pathology interpretation of the polyp was that it was benign.


  • Benefits of using endoscopy:
    The Ligasure forceps permitted resection of the rectal polyp without bleeding and eliminated the need for sutures to close the wound. The dog was discharged following recovery from anesthesia.






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