Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Low-profile cystostomy tube used to unblock dog's urethra
By Salinardi, Brenda Jo et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of a low-profile cystostomy tube to relieve urethral obstruction in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old spayed female Dalmatian was having trouble urinating due to a condition called granulomatous urethritis, which caused a blockage in her urethra. Because the blockage was severe, the usual surgery to create a new opening for urine wasn't an option. Instead, the veterinarian placed a special silicone tube to help divert urine safely. This tube is designed to be easy to use and less likely to be accidentally pulled out. The treatment provided a long-term solution for her urinary issues.
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Abstract
A 10-year-old, spayed female Dalmatian was diagnosed with granulomatous urethritis causing urethral obstruction. Due to the extensive involvement of the urethra, a urethrostomy was not possible. A commercially available, silicone, low-profile gastrostomy tube was placed as a prepubic cystostomy tube to achieve urinary diversion. This tube is easy to use, has a one-way valve, and lies flush with the skin margin, thereby decreasing the likelihood of inadvertent removal. This tube should be considered to achieve long-term urinary diversion when urethral involvement is extensive.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12873032/