Transabdominal ultrasonography Rectal biopsy Exploratory laparoscopy or laparotomy (biopsy)
Palpation per rectum Transabdominal ultrasonographic examination
Palpation per rectum Transabdominal ultrasonographic examination Exploratory laparotomy
Neoplasia
Right dorsal colitis with or without stenosis*
See small intestine
History of NSAID administration Hypoproteinemia/hypoalbuminemia Transabdominal ultrasonography Exploratory laparotomy
Small colon Non-GI
Small colon impaction (secondary to myenteric ganglionopathy)16*
Choledocholilithiasis17*
Palpation per rectum Biopsy
Liver profile Transabdominal ultrasonography Liver biopsy Bacterial culture and sensitivity
Abdominal abscessation*
Palpation per rectum Transabdominal or transrectal ultrasonography Fibrinogen and serum amyloid A Peritoneal fluid analysis Bacterial culture and sensitivity
Colon resection if localized Euthanasia if generalized
Avoid NSAIDs Misoprostol Omega-3 fatty acids Diet modification Bypass right dorsal colon with colocolostomy Resection of right dorsal colon and colocolostomy
Medical or surgical treatment Diet modification Euthanasia
Supportive care Antimicrobials18 Fragmentation without choledocholilithotomy Choledocholithotripsy19 Choledocholithotomy20
Antimicrobial drugs (systemic and local) En bloc resection Bypass of affected intestine Drainage