Novel perineal approach for repair of a urethrorectal fistula in a bulldog.
A urethrorectal fistula was diagnosed in a 10-week-old, intact male bulldog, presented with a history of urine dribbling from his anus. The fistula was ligated using a novel perineal approach, resulting in resolution of clinical signs. The described procedure is simpler and less invasive than previously described repairs.
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, 1365 Gortner Avenue, St Paul, Minnesota 55108, USA.
S Christopher
SC
Ralphs
Betty A
BA
Kramek
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary