Munif Mohammad Raguib
Department of Surgery and Obstetrics, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Biomedical Science, School of Science and Technology, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
Vet Med Sci. 2025 Jan;11(1):e70217. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70217.
Captive ratites, including the ostrich (Struthio camelus), are susceptible to various gastrointestinal conditions. However, spontaneous cloacal prolapse is a relatively less frequent diagnosis. This report details the clinical management of cloacal prolapse in an ostrich, including a brief literature review. A 10-week-old female ostrich reared in a semi-intensive farming system was presented with a reddish protruded mass through the vent opening, along with a history of lethargy, poor appetite, and lack of droppings. Clinical examinations demonstrated a complete cloacal prolapse without any devitalization or necrosis of the involved tissues. Laboratory examinations revealed no parasitic or bacterial enteritis. Hematobiochemical analysis indicated low serum calcium. The case was surgically treated, which involved repositioning the prolapsed cloaca to its anatomical location and subsequent vent narrowing with a purse-string suture while ensuring adequate space for the passage of droppings. Postoperatively, supportive medications and formulated feed with vitamin-mineral supplements, including calcium, were provided. The ostrich experienced an uneventful recovery. The purse-string suture encompassing the vent was removed on the eighth postoperative day. No complications were reported 9 weeks after surgery. In brief, mineral deficiencies, particularly reduced serum calcium levels, may be associated with cloacal prolapse in young ostriches. Prompt surgical intervention and a balanced nutritional regimen with calcium supplements can effectively facilitate recovery.
圈养的平胸鸟类，包括鸵鸟（鸵鸟属骆驼鸵鸟），易患各种胃肠道疾病。然而，自发性泄殖腔脱垂是一种相对较少见的诊断情况。本报告详细介绍了一只鸵鸟泄殖腔脱垂的临床处理，包括简要的文献综述。一只在半集约化养殖系统中饲养的10周龄雌性鸵鸟，出现通过泄殖腔开口处有一个微红的突出肿物，伴有嗜睡、食欲不振和无粪便排出的病史。临床检查显示完全性泄殖腔脱垂，受累组织无任何失活或坏死。实验室检查未发现寄生虫或细菌性肠炎。血液生化分析表明血清钙水平低。该病例接受了手术治疗，包括将脱垂的泄殖腔复位到其解剖位置，随后用荷包缝合术缩小泄殖腔开口，同时确保有足够的空间让粪便通过。术后，提供了支持性药物以及含维生素 - 矿物质补充剂（包括钙）的配方饲料。这只鸵鸟恢复顺利。术后第八天拆除围绕泄殖腔开口的荷包缝线。术后9周未报告任何并发症。简而言之，矿物质缺乏，特别是血清钙水平降低，可能与幼鸵鸟的泄殖腔脱垂有关。及时的手术干预和补充钙的均衡营养方案可有效促进恢复。
