Roy-k Staff asked 3 years ago
My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery
My 2-year-old French bulldog had diarrhea which resulted in her getting an anal prolapse overnight, i took her to her vet and the surgery went great with our vet saying she didn\’t believe she would prolapse again, she stayed 5 days at the vet.
My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery, I called to pick her up and the vet wanted to keep her to fix diarrhea, 5 days later still no cause or improvement on it so she stays the weekend and on Monday morning I call and she had passed away. We never got an answer to why she died, the vet said she never did blood work. Would a prolapse cause her to died after a successful surgery 14 days later?
Roy-k Staff answered 3 years ago
Answer for My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery
Answer for My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery
Dear Hicksb1968 and family, my condolences and sadness. I do not have the medical record nor the full details of the events, thus I am not able to comment on this unfortunate tragedy. Nevertheless, I can make a few general comments that can hopefully help the tough decisions our community of bulldog owners might be forced to make when faced with a similar situation.
Bulldog Rectal Prolapse is a condition where rectal tissue protrudes through the anal opening. Rectal prolapse typically occurs in bulldog and French bulldog puppies and less common in adult bulldogs. The cause of the prolapse is usually not always determined, but in bulldog puppies, gastrointestinal parasites like Giardia and ongoing diarrhea or starting are suspected underlying causes.
Early treatment is crucial, if the prolapsed tissue is alive and not too traumatized, I will try to push it back into normal position with lubricants and then place pursuing sutures for a few days to prevent a re-prolapse but loose enough to allow proper elimination
If the prolapsed tissue is necrotized surgery will be needed, the dead part is surgically removed and the remaining tissue of the large intestine is sutured to the anus.
It is best to avoid surgery since amputation of the rectum is fraught with complications such as infection and fecal incontinence can occur.
Answer for My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery PRE OP WORKUP:
A diagnostic workup is required, ECG, CBC, Chemistry, Urine Analysis, should be among them. In this case fecal, radiographs, and possibly an ultrasound.
Answer for My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery HOSPITAL / OWNER COMMUNICATION:
Updates, full transparency, and rationale for extended hospitalization are required.
Answer for My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery 24H CARE:
After-hour care and medical staff attendance are required for critical cases. If the hospital is not able to provide it, options should be discussed and consent should be signed by the owner for after-hours non-attendance stay.
Answer for My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery MEDICAL RECORDS:
Daily written records are required, including weight, vitals, test results, treatment is given, and recommendations.
You can request a copy of the record and have the case reviewed by a third party
Answer for My Bulldog Died from Rectal Prolapse Surgery SUMMARY:
Diligence, trust, and transparency, as well as adherence to the standard of medicine, are a must. When those important principles are practiced by both sides, there is acceptance and peace regardless of the outcome
“An Ounce Of PREVENTION Is Worth A Pound Of CURE”
