Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with urethral rupture and large wound treated with skin flap
By Clarke, B S & Findji, L·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2011·VRCC Veterinary Referrals, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral caudal superficial epigastric skin flap and perineal urethrostomy for wound reconstruction secondary to traumatic urethral rupture in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-month-old male neutered Domestic Shorthaired cat was brought in after suffering trauma, showing signs of pain in the hindquarters and not urinating. After a few days, he became lethargic and stopped eating, leading to further investigation that revealed a rupture in his urethra causing urine to leak under the skin. To treat the large wound that developed, the veterinarian performed surgery using skin flaps and a procedure called perineal urethrostomy to reconstruct the area. The cat received appropriate care and was able to recover from the surgery.
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Abstract
Use of a bilateral caudal superficial epigastric skin flap and perineal urethrostomy for reconstruction of a wound which occurred secondary to rupture of the distal urethra and extravasation of urine is reported. A 10-month-old male neutered Domestic Shorthaired cat was presented with a history of trauma, signs of pain of the hind quarters and anuria. Progression of the clinical signs, including anuria, lethargy, anorexia, and azotemia, prompted referral and investigation 108 hours following the initial injury. Retrograde urethrography indicated a rupture of the distal pelvic urethra with extravasation of urine subcutaneously. Development of extensive skin necrosis of the perineum and rump progressed leaving a large wound defect which was managed with wound debridement and dressing. The wound was closed using staged caudal superficial epigastric skin flaps and perineal urethrostomy as part of the reconstruction.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21225089/