Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair method for urethral prolapse in male dogs
By Kirsch, J A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2002·Department of Small Animal, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A urethropexy technique for surgical treatment of urethral prolapse in the male dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A young male English bulldog was diagnosed with urethral prolapse, a condition where part of the urethra slips out of place. The vet performed a new surgical technique that was quick and straightforward, reducing the time under anesthesia and minimizing complications. This method effectively treated the prolapse without significant risks of recurrence. The bulldog recovered well after the surgery and showed no signs of the problem returning.
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Abstract
Urethral prolapse is an uncommon condition affecting young male dogs, most commonly English bulldogs. Current described techniques for surgical treatment of urethral prolapse involve manual reduction of prolapsed mucosa and placement of a temporary purse-string suture at the penile tip, or resection of the prolapsed tissue and apposition of urethral and penile mucosa. The incidence of recurrence of urethral prolapse following resection of the prolapse is not known. This report describes a technique for surgical treatment of urethral prolapse in the male dog that minimizes surgical and anesthetic time, is simple to perform, requires minimal equipment, is effective, and is not associated with significant complications or recurrence. Three cases are described.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12118692/