Megacolon Figure 3b

74 Karen

June 26, 2003 at 13:43 (last edited July 1, 2015 at 00:00)

Figure 3b: Necropsy of a 19-month-old rat with megacolon

Photo 1: Shows this rat 24 hours following expiration.

Photo 2: Shows initial midline incison.

Photo 3: Shows internal organs.

Photo 4: Shows distended colon.

Photo 5: Shows another view of distended colon.

Photo 6: Shows gross distention of colon.

Photo 7: Shows gross rupture of colon and contents.

Photo 8: Shows diagram of organ placement in the thoracic-abdominal cavity.

Photos courtesy of Bellaratta’s Nest Rattery and Dr.David Byrd DVM, South Seminole Animal Hospital

Cross-references

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Megacolon Figure 3a May 30, 2005
Megacolon Figure 2c June 26, 2003
Megacolon June 25, 2003

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