A percutaneous perineal approach for cystoscopy in male dogs.
A percutaneous perineal approach is presented as a further technique for rigid cystoscopy in male dogs. The anatomy of the urethra in the male dog prevents rigid cystoscopy by non-surgical means but a fine flexible fibrescope may be used. Perineal urethrotomy and prepubic percutaneous puncture techniques using rigid endoscopes have been described; however, both have possible serious complications. This new procedure allows access for visual examination, biopsy and resection as necessary and appears to have few adverse sequelae.
Brearley
M J
MJ
Department of Pathology, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London.
Milroy
E J
EJ
Rickards
D
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D000818:Animals; D020684:Cystoscopes; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary