Surgery Flashcards
Covers: Surgery of the urinary bladder lecture
1
Q
What clinical signs are specific for lower urinary tract disease? Three answers.
A
(Pollakiuria, stranguria, and dysuria)
2
Q
What are the 3 most common causes of lower urinary tract disease in dogs?
A
(UTI, uroliths, and neoplasia (specifically transitional cell carcinoma))
3
Q
If there is no UTI present prior to your cystotomy, how does this change your antibiotic plans?
A
(If not UTI, only prophylactic abx are necessary; if there is a UTI present, therapeutic abx are necessary)
4
Q
Why is monocryl Dr. Ganjei’s suture of choice for the bladder?
A
(Because its absorption pattern matches the bladder healing pattern which can prevent suture from becoming a nidus for more stone formation)
5
Q
What is the holding layer of the bladder?
A
(Submucosa)
