Intussusception resemble to rectal prolapse and its surgical management in cats: Report of two cases

Two cats were presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Mannuthy with a complaint of rectal prolapse from the past two days. The animals weak and emaciated. A small sausage shaped structure could be palpated on abdominal palpation, animal exhibited pain palpation. Due oedema prolapsed mass, it not reduced normal position. ultrasonographic examination abdomen produced target sign suggestive that condition was intussusception. I decided correct surgically. Opened cavity through Linea alba exteriorized affected portion remaining segments. Manually under general anaesthesia. Closed skin incision as per standard manner. Animals successful recovery.