Clinical Correlates- IVDD and Cystotomy/Scrotal Urethrostomy (need to finish)

Question 1

Define: Cystotomy

Answer 1

incision into the bladder

Question 2

Explain the procedure/indications for cystotomy

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Answer 2

Procedure: incision into ventral aspect of the bladder (use suction, expect urine to shoot out of bladder since it’s a high pressure system)
Indications: bladderstone removal (no stones lodged further in the urethra), resection of bladder cancer, repair of bladder trauma
Animal is usually back to 100% in 5 days

Question 3

What structures/muscles/vessels to watch out for when performing a cystotomy
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Answer 3

caudal superficial epigastric

ok if the bladder ligaments are cut

Question 4

Define: Urethrostomy

Answer 4

creation of an artifical opening in the urethra

Question 5

Explain the indications/procedure in an urethrostomy

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Answer 5

indications: bladder stone lodged in the os penis (males) or further along the urethra that cannot be dislodged; male urinary obstruction 3 strike rule
procedure:
cats:
dogs: more common in males due to stones being lodged in the os penis; initial incision is pre-scrotal/scrotal; urinary cather is passed to the urethra to a point closest to the skin caudally along the urinary tract