Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat tissue death around stoma after urethrostomy treated successfully
By Jordan, C J et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2012·Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of peristomal tissue necrosis following prepubic urethrostomy in a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat developed tissue death around its urinary opening after surgery to create a new urinary passage. To treat this, the veterinarian used a new method that involved temporarily blocking the urethra and placing a tube in the bladder to help manage the wound. They also used a special vacuum technique to promote healing before closing the wound with skin from the side of the cat's body. After 11 months, the cat was doing well and returned to normal behavior, although it adjusted its posture slightly when urinating.
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Abstract
This report describes the successful management of peristomal tissue necrosis following prepubic urethrostomy in a cat. The novel technique of temporary urethral ligation was used in combination with temporary tube cystostomy and vacuum assisted closure to allow for wound management prior to performing wound closure by utilization of a flank fold skin flap then definitive prepubic urethrostomy. Eleven month follow-up indicated excellent outcome with the cat having returned to normal behaviour apart from having adapted its posture to urinate.
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