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Treatment of non-neoplastic anal sac disease in dogs

Treatment of non-neoplastic anal sac disease in dogs
  • A modified closed sacculectomy technique was described

This retrospective study aimed to describe a modified closed sacculectomy technique for non-neoplastic anal sac disease in dogs, and to describe the management and short-term outcomes in dogs undergoing sacculectomy by the described technique. Electronic medical records were reviewed to identify dogs undergoing bilateral anal sacculectomy for non-neoplastic anal sac disease using the described closed technique between January 1, 2013 and February 1, 2024. A total of 50 dogs underwent bilateral anal sacculectomy for non-neoplastic anal sac disease. Intraoperative anal sac perforation was reported in five dogs (10%). A total of 43 dogs were available for two-week follow-up. Grade 1 complications ...

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