Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using low-profile cystostomy tubes for urine diversion in dogs
By Stiffler, Kevin S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2003·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical use of low-profile cystostomy tubes in four dogs and a cat.
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male dog and a cat were fitted with a new type of low-profile cystostomy tube (LPCT) to help manage their urinary issues. This new tube is easier to handle than traditional ones, allowing pets to move around comfortably without needing extra bandaging. While there were some minor complications like urinary infections and slight leakage, most pet owners found the LPCT easy to use and would choose it again for their pets. Overall, the LPCT provided a practical solution for managing urinary diversion in these animals.
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Abstract
Traditional cystostomy tubes (used for temporary or permanent diversion of urine in dogs and cats) are long (> or = 22 cm) and cumbersome to stabilize, requiring sutures or bandages to hold the tube against the body. Use of a low-profile gastrostomy port system as a low-profile cystostomy tube (LPCT) in 4 dogs and a cat was investigated; owner satisfaction with the device was assessed. Technical difficulty associated with placement and management of LPCTs was similar to that for traditional cystostomy tubes; with LPCTs, activity and mobility of pets was not compromised, and bandaging was not required. Complications included lower urinary tract infection, mild peristomal leakage of urine and leakage from components of the system, and subcutaneous peristomal infection. Four of 5 owners considered the tube to be easy to use; all owners said they would be comfortable repeating their decision to use the LPCT in their pet.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12906227/