Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog treated with preputial tube-flap surgery for ureter repair
By Yala, Wongsuda et al.·Published in Frontiers in veterinary science·2024·Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Hua Hin·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Case report: Preputial tube-flap ureteroplasty for neoureter creation in a male dog with post ureterocolonic anastomosis complications.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male mixed breed dog weighing 16.5 kg had surgery to fix injuries to his ureters and bladder but faced complications afterward. After the first surgery, the connection in his right ureter came apart, so the vet performed a second surgery using a technique called preputial tube-flap ureteroplasty to create a new ureter. This involved using tissue from the dog's prepuce (the fold of skin covering the penis) to help secure the ureter. After six months, the dog was doing well and had a good quality of life without any new issues.
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Abstract
A 16.50 kg, 5-year-old male mixed breed dog presented due to complications following a ureterocolonic anastomosis performed to manage of ureteral and urinary bladder injuries. The first revision surgery involved reimplantation of the ureters into the cranial aspect of the prepuce. Dehiscence of the anastomosed ends of the right ureter was observed postoperatively. A second revision surgery was then performed, involving a preputial tube-flap ureteroplasty via preputiotomy. A longitudinal flap was raised from the prepuce and anastomosed to the end of the right ureter to create a neoureter and reduce tension at the anastomosis site. Postoperative follow-up evaluations at 10 days and 6 months revealed no unexpected complications. Six months follow-up, the owner reported that the dog exhibited a satisfactory quality of life.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39764365/