title: Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig (Cavia porcellus).
abstract: Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig has potential diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Urethral catheter placement requires an understanding of the unique anatomy of the lower urinary tract in order to avoid iatrogenic injury to the urethra and to ensure successful catheterization.
authors.affiliation: The Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, College Avenue, N1G 2W1, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Cyndi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mans
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D008297:Male; D014521:Urethra / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*