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1: J Feline Med Surg. 2007 Dec;9(6):481-6. Epub 2007 Nov 7.Click here to read Links

Catheter-induced urethral trauma in cats with urethral obstruction.

Corgozinho KB, de Souza HJ, Pereira AN, Belchior C, da Silva MA, Martins MC, Damico CB.

Veterinary Faculty, Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. katiabarao@uol.com.br

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.

PMID: 17988915 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]