Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with persistent non-ischemic erection diagnosed by Doppler
By T M El-Sherry & M A Abdel-Ghani·Published in Asian Pacific Journal of Reproduction·2018·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Non-ischemic priapism in dog: Case report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A Bulldog with a condition called unilateral cryptorchidism (where one testicle hasn't descended) was brought to the vet after having a persistent erection for two days. The dog's penis was swollen and had areas of tissue damage. Using a special ultrasound, the vet discovered that blood flow was uneven in the penis, which helped them understand the problem better. This information allowed the vet to provide the right treatment for the dog.
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Abstract
Bulldog with unilateral cryptorchidism was admitted to our clinic suffering from a persistent erection for 2 d. The animal was left for the first time for breeding without observation. Penis was hyperaemic, oedematous with area of mucous membrane necrosis and swollen bulbus glandis. Doppler ultrasound was optimized to allow adequate recognition of blood flow sensitive for slow flow on the head, shaft of the penis and bulbus glandis. Penis showed unsymmetrical blood flow that started in the left side of the bulbus glandis, and continue to the shaft until the gland penis; whereas, the other half of the penis showed no blood flow. Using Doppler ultrasonography was useful for diagnosis of the blood flow pattern that was beneficial to give the appropriate treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.4103/2305-0500.220985