Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New urination passage using mouth tissue for male cats
By Yippaditr, Wanchart & Roongsitthichai, Atthaporn·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2019·Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Hua Hin·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An application of sublingual mucosa to establish a new urination passage in male cats with complications after urethrostomy.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
Five male cats who had complications after a surgery to create a new urinary opening (urethrostomy) were treated using a piece of tissue from under their tongues (sublingual mucosa) to create a new passage for urination. These cats had issues like urinary tract infections and skin problems due to their previous surgery. After the procedure, all the cats recovered well and were able to urinate normally without any pain or complications. Follow-up tests showed that the new urinary passage was functioning properly with no leaks or blockages.
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Abstract
This is the first study of using sublingual mucosae to establish a new urination passage in male cats suffering from complications from prior urethrostomy. In total, five domestic male cats afflicted with various complications, such as urethra stricture, scalding dermatitis, and urinary tract infection, after urethrostomy were included in the study. Sublingual mucosa was harvested to graft with abdominal muscles and further made into a tube connecting with the remaining urethra of the bladder at the cranial end and with the prepuce at the caudal end, serving as a new passage for urination. Postoperatively, all cats were alive and well recovered with no complications both in the oral cavity and at the surgical site. Radiography with contrast medium at two weeks and six months after surgery showed no leakage, stricture, or abnormality of the new urination passage. Moreover, all cats were able to urinate from the prepuce without any difficulties or signs of discomfort.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30918226/