Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Long-term results of a new urethra surgery in male cats
By Bresciani, Luca et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2022·Bristol Veterinary School, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Modified prepubic urethrostomy with body wall tunneling: Description of technique and long-term outcome in eight male cats.
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Plain-English summary
Eight male cats with urinary blockages underwent a modified surgical procedure called prepubic urethrostomy (mPPU) to help them urinate more easily. The surgery went smoothly for all cats, and while some experienced mild skin irritation and urinary incontinence after the operation, these issues resolved on their own. Two cats needed additional surgery a few months later due to weight gain causing a blockage, but they also recovered well afterward. Overall, the mPPU technique was successful and well-tolerated, leading to positive long-term outcomes for the cats.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the procedure, complications, and long-term outcome of cats that underwent a modified prepubic urethrostomy (mPPU) technique for the management of proximal urethral obstructions. ANIMALS: Eight male cats. STUDY DESIGN: Short case series. METHODS: Medical records were reviewed for signalment, diagnostic investigation, details of the surgical procedure, and complications of cats that underwent mPPU. RESULTS: mPPU was well tolerated by all patients, and no intraoperative complications were reported. The duration of follow-up ranged from 13 to 84 months (median 19 months). Early postoperative skin scalding around the stoma associated with mild urinary incontinence during recumbency occurred and was self-limiting in all patients. Two cats required surgical revision at 5 and 6 months, respectively, due to a progressive weight gain and accumulation of abdominal fat around the stoma, causing a partial stomal obstruction. Resolution of clinical signs was reported in both patients. CONCLUSIONS: mPPU was easy to perform and offered favorable outcomes in this cohort of cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34850408/