Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical repair methods and outcomes for hypospadias in six dogs
By Galanty, M et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2008·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical treatment of hypospadias. Techniques and results in six dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Six dogs with a condition called hypospadias, where the urethra is not in the correct position, underwent various surgical treatments. Depending on the specific type of hypospadias and any other issues, some dogs had their penis shortened, while others had amputations or urethral reconstructions. Three of the dogs were also castrated, and two had additional surgeries to correct prepuce (the fold of skin covering the penis) problems. After surgery, all dogs healed well, and their appearance improved, along with a reduction in symptoms related to hypospadias.
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Abstract
Various types of hypospadias and methods of surgical treatment of this anomaly in 6 dogs was described in this article. Methods of surgical treatment were set up individually for each case and depended on the type of hypospadias and coexisting anomalies. Shortening of the penis was performed in two dogs, amputation in three cases and an urethral reconstruction in one patient. Castration was performed in three cases. Persistent frenulum of the prepuce was found in two dogs. Additionally three patients were submitted to the plastic surgery of the prepuce anomalies. In one dog, the loose and free falling part of the prepuce was suspended and attached to the abdominal integument according to the original own method. In all dogs, uncomplicated wound healing was observed. Surgical procedures resulted in improved cosmesis with reducing clinical signs of hypospadias and other coexistent anomalies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18942547/