Surgical Management of Caudal Rectal Tumors in Buffaloes

This study aimed to clarify the effect of surgical excision of caudal rectal tumors via an anal approach in buffaloes and to report the outcome. Total 7 buffaloes were clinically examined. Caudal epidural anaesthesia was performed. The rectum was partially prolapsed and stabilized. Surgical excision was performed 1 cm rostral to the mass in the grossly apparent rectal tissue. The mucosa was apposed with continuous horizontal mattress suture using polydioxanone. The operated animals were followed up for 8 months. Each female buffalo had only one tumor type (Fibrosarcoma [1], Fibroma [2], Leiomyoma [2], Plexiform haemangioma [1] and Myxoma [1]). Healing was achieved without regrowth of the masses. Caudal rectal tumors in buffaloes could be excised with excellent outcome via an anal approach facilitated by partial rectal prolapse.