Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ureteral implantation surgery with three stitches in nine dogs
By Pratschke, K M·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2015·School of Veterinary Medicine, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ureteral implantation using a three-stitch ureteroneocystostomy: description of technique and outcome in nine dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of nine dogs needed surgery to implant a ureter, which is a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. They underwent a new technique called three-stitch ureteroneocystostomy, and most of the dogs had excellent outcomes with no major complications after surgery. One dog did experience a problem with an obstruction due to inflammation and needed additional surgery. Overall, this new method appears to be effective and may help dogs heal better and recover faster.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the procedure, postoperative outcome and complications of a new technique for ureteral implantation by means of a three-stitch ureteroneocystostomy in dogs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Clinical records of dogs requiring ureteral implantation between April 2007 and June 2013 were retrospectively reviewed. Data retrieved included signalment, preoperative biochemistry results, details of the surgical procedure, perioperative and postoperative complications, postoperative biochemistry results and outcome. RESULTS: Nine dogs fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Follow-up times ranged from 10 to 79 months (median 30 months), with 8 of 9 dogs having an excellent long-term outcome and no major postoperative complications. One dog with follicular cystitis as a comorbidity developed obstruction from inflammatory granuloma and required revision surgery. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The three-stitch technique for ureteral implantation compares favourably to previously documented techniques in terms of outcome and complication rates. Reduced tissue handling and a decreased volume of suture material may be beneficial for healing. The technique is also faster than previously described options, which may be of benefit in unstable patients requiring ureteral implantation due to traumatic injury or rupture.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26200518/