Urogenital Surgery Flashcards
How large should a kidney be on xray?
Cat 2-2.5x L2
Dog 2.5-3.5x L2
How is a renal lymphoma treated?
chemotherapy
How is unilateral renal neoplasia treated?
Ureteronephrectomy
What are the 2 most common embryological abnormalities of the bladder?
Patent urachus
Vesicourachal diverticulum
What suture material should be used to close the bladder?
Monofilament absorbable i.e. PDS
what are the 3 indications for a tube cystotomy?
Decompression of atonic bladder
Urethral transection
Bladder neck/urethral tumour
How should a bladder rupture be treated?
May heal on own.
If not - debride and suture. Can omentalise.
What proportion of the bladder may be removed surgically?
75%
Where are the 3 places that males are predisposed to urethral Dz?
Neck of bladder - prostate
Pelvic - #s can injure
Penile - limited distension capacity
What are the 4 predisposing factors for urethritis?
Trauma
Catheter
Urolith
Neoplasia
How is a urethral prolapse treated in the male?
Purse string suture.
Can resect tissue.
CASTRATE, sedate, buster collar.
What are the signs of urethral blockage?
Dysuria Anuria Haematuria Dripping urine Abdominal pain Uraemia
Why is IVFT used in urethral obstruction?
Correct acid/base imbalance and electrolyte disturbances
How should a bladder be emptied in a blocked urethra?
Cystocentesis
What surgical procedure is performed if retro-hydropulsion is unsuccessful at removing a urethral calculi?
Urethrotomy
Where is the preferred site of urethrostomy on male neutered animals?
Scrotal
When is a pre-pubic urethrostomy performed?
insufficient urethral length for pelvic urethrostomy
What is the treatment for urethral neoplasia?
Sx unlikely - can resect parts.
Permanent tube cystotomy/stent.
Palliate - poor px.
When can kittens be neutered from? (BSAVA)
4m+
What manouvre can be used on the RHS to locate the ovary?
Duodenal
What manouvre can be used on the LHS to locate the ovary?
Colonic
Which 2 ligatures should be used in the cervix during an OVH?
Transfixing + encircling
Which pattern should be used in the abdo wall following a bitch spay?
Simple continuous
What are your 3 options for skin suture pattern following an OVH?
Intradermal
Interrupted/cruciate mattress
Staples
What are your 2 landmarks for a feline flank spay?
External angle of ilium
Hip
Which analgesia should pets be given after neutering?
Local!
Methadone (premed)
NSAID post
(+paracetamol in dogs)
3-5days!!
What is the strength holding layer of the abdomen?
Fascia of rectus abdominus
Which drug helps 90% of dogs with post-neutering USMI?
Phenylpropanolamine - increases muscle tone
What is the second line treatment for post-neutering USMI?
Ephedrine
3rd: estriol
If medical treatments don’t solve post-op USMI - what are the surgical options? (3)
Colposuspension
Hydraulic urethral occluder
Urethral submucosal collagen injections
Which 2 nerves are responsible for bladder filling and storage?
Pudendal (somatic) and Hypogastric (SYMP)
Which nerve is responsible for bladder emptying?
Pelvic (PARA)
What are the signs of a filling defect in the bladder?
Urinary normally
Dribble urine
Reduced bladder capacity
What may cause bladder filling abnormalities?
Ectopic ureters
Reduced pressure at bladder neck
Involuntary contractions (infection, calculi, neoplasia)
What are the signs of bladder emptying abnormalities?
Distended bladder
No normal urination
Constant urine dribbling
What may cause a bladder emptying abnormality?
Urethral obstruction
Chronic distension
Dyssynergia
What is the most common cause of incontinence in the bitch?
USMI