Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ferret treated with surgery for blocked urethra after neuter
By Kokkinos, Panagiotis et al.·Published in Veterinary Record Case Reports·2023·Southfields Veterinary Specialists Basildon UK, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Perineal urethrostomy in a ferret ( Mustela putorius furo ) to treat iatrogenic urethral stricture after orchiectomy
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old ferret was brought in because he was having trouble urinating, with a swollen bladder and signs of kidney issues after a recent surgery to remove his testicles. The vet found that the urethra was narrowed due to the surgery, which was causing the problems. To fix this, the vet performed a procedure called perineal urethrostomy, which created a new opening for urine to pass. Three weeks later, the ferret was healing well and had no further issues, and he remained symptom-free for almost a year after the surgery.
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Abstract
Abstract A 5‐month‐old ferret ( Mustela putorius furo ) was presented with a recent history of stranguria, distended urinary bladder, post‐renal azotaemia and a severed urethra following orchiectomy at the referring practice 4 weeks previously. At presentation, an indwelling urinary catheter was present, and the general examination was unremarkable. Blood analyses showed increased serum urea levels. An abdominal ultrasound showed no abnormalities. Contrast cystourethrography revealed a urethral stricture at the level of the castration site. Perineal urethrostomy was performed proximal to the stenosis, caudal to the pubis bone. Examination of the stoma 3 weeks postoperatively showed good healing and no stenosis. No recurrence of signs was reported at regular follow‐up phone communication with the owner up to 11 months postoperatively. Urethral stricture is a possible complication following orchiectomy in ferrets, and a perineal urethrostomy can be performed.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.658