Intestinal diverticula in a domestic rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Intestinal diverticula are a well-documented phenomenon in humans, but their occurrence and characteristics in domestic rabbits remain underexplored. While pseudodiverticula have been reported in rabbit species, true diverticula—with all layers from mucosa to serosa—are yet to be described. This case report presents a 3-yearold neutered female rabbit with an unusual presentation of true diverticula in the jejunum, leading to diverticulitis and partial intestinal obstruction.
Authors
- Ferran Bargalló Saumell
- Jesús Cuesta Gerveno
- I. Sánchez
Institutions
- Institut Català d'Investigació Química (ES)
- Badalona Serveis Assistencials (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emerging Animal Species
- Published
- 2024-10-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eas.2024.100051
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00