Urethral catheterization in the female guinea pig (Cavia porcellus).
Urethral catheterization of the female guinea pig has potential diagnostic, therapeutic and research applications. Urethral catheter placement in the female guinea pig is relatively easy to carry out and has fewer potential complications than does catheter placement in male guinea pigs.
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, East Greenwich, RI, USA. cbrown@osvs.net
Cyndi
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D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D014521:Urethra / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*