Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon dilation treatment results for dogs with urethral strictures
By Gin, Taylor Estes et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2020·From the Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcomes Following Balloon Dilation of Benign Urethral Strictures in Dogs: Eight Cases (2005-2018).
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Plain-English summary
Eight dogs with urinary problems due to benign urethral strictures (narrowing of the urethra) were treated with a procedure called balloon dilation, which is less commonly used in dogs than in humans. After the treatment, five of the dogs showed improvement within a week to three years, and one dog improved for over five years after a second dilation. However, some dogs experienced side effects like urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections. Overall, balloon dilation appears to be a helpful option for treating this condition in dogs, but pet owners should be aware of possible complications.
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Abstract
Balloon dilation has been described infrequently as a treatment for benign urethral strictures in dogs but is often a first-line therapeutic option for humans. Additional evidence is needed to evaluate the potential role of this procedure in veterinary medicine. The aim of the study was to describe the techniques used and evaluate the response to balloon dilation of benign urethral strictures in dogs. Medical records were reviewed from eight client-owned dogs who underwent balloon dilation of a benign urethral stricture over a 13 yr period in this retrospective case series. Clinical signs improved for five of eight dogs after a single balloon dilation during a follow-up period of 1 wk to 3 yr. After a second procedure, an additional dog demonstrated improvement for 5.5 yr. Adverse outcomes included urinary incontinence in two dogs and recurrent bacteriuria in four dogs. Findings suggest that balloon dilation is an effective, minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of benign urethral strictures in dogs. Urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection, and stricture recurrence are potential outcomes for dogs undergoing this procedure either as a result of the nature of the underlying disease or as a result of the procedure.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31715110/