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Treatment of Rectal Tears in Animals

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What is the recommended treatment for partial rectal tears in small animals?

Stool softeners without any monitoring

Conservative management and monitoring (correct)

Systemic antibiotic therapy

Surgical repair through laparotomy

In the context of large animals, what is the immediate treatment for rectal tears?

Thorough cleaning of the anorectal area and systemic broad-spectrum antibiotics (correct)

Exploration throughout the abdomen should be slow, deliberate, and smooth

IV fluids and flunixin meglumine

Accidental perforation during rectal examination necessitates immediate treatment

What is the classification of Grade II rectal tears in horses?

Perforation during rectal examination

Penetration through the anal orifice

Rupture of the muscular layers only (correct)

Mucosa or submucosa involvement

What is the recommended postoperative administration for complete rectal tears?

<p>Antibiotics and fecal softeners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is systemic antibiotic therapy typically not indicated for partial rectal tears in small animals?

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Treatment of Rectal Tears in Animals

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Questions and Answers

What is the recommended treatment for partial rectal tears in small animals?

In the context of large animals, what is the immediate treatment for rectal tears?

What is the classification of Grade II rectal tears in horses?

What is the recommended postoperative administration for complete rectal tears?

When is systemic antibiotic therapy typically not indicated for partial rectal tears in small animals?

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