Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Intraosseous implant helped Vietnamese pot-bellied pig with urethral
By McClure, S R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Department of Large Animal Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of an implant for intraosseous infusion as supportive therapy for a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig with urethral obstruction caused by a polyp.
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Plain-English summary
A Vietnamese pot-bellied pig was brought in with a urethral obstruction caused by a polyp, which made it unable to urinate. Because the pig was not eating and had difficulty with regular IV access, the vet used a special implant to provide nutrition directly into the bone. Unfortunately, surgery to fix the urethra was not an option, and the owners decided to euthanize the pig. The examination showed that the obstruction was due to a benign growth similar to those seen in young boys.
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Abstract
A Vietnamese pot-bellied pig with a urethral polyp was supported by total parenteral nutrition given through an intraosseous implant. Peripheral vascular access was difficult to establish and maintain in this anorectic pig, so a pediatric intraosseous implant was placed in the left tibia. Surgical repair of the urethra was not considered possible, and alternative techniques of a functional bypass were unacceptable to the owners, so euthanasia was elected. Histologic examination of the urethra revealed a polypoid structure believed to be similar to benign congenital polyps described in young boys.
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