Prolapse and 270º Tear of Rectum with Bowel Evisceration in a Goat

A case of rectal prolapse in a goat with protrusion of small intestine and mesentery through a tear of rectal wall, and its successful surgical correction is reported. A one year old adult doe was presented with a 270º tear of the prolapsed rectum through which the intestines and mesentery were eviscerated. Devitalized part of the mesentery was resected after ligation of supporting vessels, and apposed by lock stitch suture. The intestines and mesentery were then replaced into the abdomen, through the tear of rectum. The torn ends of the rectum were held against each other and were sutured from the luminal side to the serosal side using simple continuous pattern so as to invert the serosal edges and evert the mucosal edges. The prolapsed rectum was then reduced back into the pelvic cavity by applying gentle pressure, and was retained by a purse string suture around the anus. Animal had an uneventful recovery.