Surgical Management of Complete Colorectal Prolapse in a Grower Emu Chick (Drommaius novaehollandiae)

A two and half month old Emu grower chick was presented to Animal Husbandry Veterinary Polytechnic College, Madakasira with a clinical finding of complete Colo-Rectal prolapse since 5 h. Gross examination of prolapsed mass was lacerated and soiled with feathers and litter material. Vital signs of the bird revealed anorexia, straining and restlessness. Differential diagnosis were made to avoid the uncertainty of intussusception and prolapse by passing a probe between prolapsed mass and rectal wall, the attempt was failed based on which it was diagnosed as prolapse. Manual correction of Colo-Rectal prolapse was done by applying purse string sutures surround the anal orifice. Further the bird underwent treatment with intramuscular injections of Intacef @250 mg/day and Melonex 1 mL/day for a period of one week. Successful recovery was observed 15 days after post treatment and no further reoccurrence for a period of three months.