PriMera Scientific Medicine and Public Health (ISSN: 2833-5627)

Case Report

Volume 8 Issue 1

Successful Surgical Management of Type 1 Atresia Ani in a 3-Weeks-Old Piglet: A Case Report

Aondowase Umayange*, Lawrence Ude and Onyeberechi Amarachi Sylvia

January 07, 2026

DOI : 10.56831/PSMPH-08-264

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Abstract

Atresia ani is a congenital anomaly characterized by the absence or closure of the anal opening. This case report describes the successful surgical management of type 11 atresia ani in a 3-week-old piglet. The piglet was presented with a history of constipation and absence of anal opening. Surgical correction was performed using Epidural anaesthesia. The piglet recovered uneventfully and was able to pass stool normally post-operatively. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention in the management of atresia ani in piglets.

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