Management of peristomal tissue necrosis following prepubic urethrostomy in a cat

C. J. Jordan; E. Kulendra; K. L. Perry; Z. J. Halfacree

doi:10.3415/VCOT-11-11-0168

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012; 25(05): 433-437
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-11-11-0168

Case Report

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Management of peristomal tissue necrosis following prepubic urethrostomy in a cat

C. J. Jordan

¹Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, The Granary, Bunstead Barns, Hursley, Winchester, United Kingdom

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E. Kulendra

²Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Group, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mimms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

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K. L. Perry

²Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Group, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mimms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

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Z. J. Halfacree

²Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Group, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mimms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK

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Abstract

Summary

This report describes the successful management of peristomal tissue necrosis following prepubic urethrostomy in a cat. The novel technique of temporary urethral ligation was used in combination with temporary tube cystostomy and vacuum assisted closure to allow for wound management prior to performing wound closure by utilization of a flank fold skin flap then definitive prepubic urethrostomy. Eleven month follow-up indicated excellent outcome with the cat having returned to normal behaviour apart from having adapted its posture to urinate.

Keywords

Prepubic urethrostomy - vacuum assisted closure - urogenital - reconstructive surgery - temporary urethral ligation

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