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Caudal end of one-day old camel with atresia ani.
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F1
Up on examination it was found that the calf had no tail and the opening of anus was closed with a scar at the site of opening (Figures 1 and 2).
Lateral view of one-day old camel showing anury.
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F2
Up on examination it was found that the calf had no tail and the opening of anus was closed with a scar at the site of opening (Figures 1 and 2).
A one-day old camel during surgery.
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F3
When meconium flow became minimal, the cut edges of the skin were sutured with the cut edge of the anal opening all around (360 degrees) with horizontal mattress sutures using USP 0 non absorbable (chromic catgut 2/0) suture material keeping the knot outside (Figures 3 and 4).
Surgical correction of atresia ani (Note presence of meconium on the ground).
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When meconium flow became minimal, the cut edges of the skin were sutured with the cut edge of the anal opening all around (360 degrees) with horizontal mattress sutures using USP 0 non absorbable (chromic catgut 2/0) suture material keeping the knot outside (Figures 3 and 4).