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. 2007 Dec;9(6):481-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.jfms.2007.09.002. Epub 2007 Nov 7.

Catheter-induced urethral trauma in cats with urethral obstruction

Katia B Corgozinho  1 , Heloisa J M de Souza, Adriana N Pereira, Cristiane Belchior, Michel A da Silva, Marina C L Martins, Cristiane B Damico
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Catheter-induced urethral trauma in cats with urethral obstruction

Katia B Corgozinho et al. J Feline Med Surg. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

Fifteen cats were evaluated with urethral obstruction. Penile trauma by catheterization was the major indication for perineal urethrostomy. Ten cats had developed a urethral stricture and five had rupture of the urethra following medical management. All cats had abnormalities in penis and/or prepuce and/or scrotal sacs including hyperemia or swelling. Perineal urethrostomy was performed in all cases and they were evaluated for 6 months after surgery. Few complications were noted. Urinary tract infection was the most frequent complication observed. The clients considered their cats to have a good quality of life following surgery.

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Fig 1.
Fig 1.
Perineal region abnormalities in obstructed cats. (A) Hematoma in a perineal region in a cat. (B) Signs of irritation of the skin from urine. This cat had urinary incontinence because it had a partial urethral stricture. (C) Castrated male cat with the scrotal sacs swollen. (D) Penis warped with the tip to dorsal side.
Fig 2.
Fig 2.
Positive contrast urethrogram abnormalities of the lower urinary tract. (A) Urethral stricture at the ischial arch in one cat. (B) Urethral rupture in a cat. Positive contrast urethrogram shows free contrast agent in the subcutaneous region.
Fig 3.
Fig 3.
Penile opening closed. It is impossible to introduce the urinary catheter. The urethral stricture is at the penile tip.
Fig 4.
Fig 4.
Wound dehiscence in a cat on the seventh day after the surgical procedure.
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