title: Management of peristomal tissue necrosis following prepubic urethrostomy in a cat.
abstract: This report describes the successful management of peristomal tissue necrosis following prepubic urethrostomy in a cat. The novel technique of temporary urethral ligation was used in combination with temporary tube cystostomy and vacuum assisted closure to allow for wound management prior to performing wound closure by utilization of a flank fold skin flap then definitive prepubic urethrostomy. Eleven month follow-up indicated excellent outcome with the cat having returned to normal behaviour apart from having adapted its posture to urinate.
authors: Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, The Granary, Bunstead Barns, Poles Lane, Hursley, Winchester, United Kingdom. chris@andersonmoores.com
authors: C J
authors: CJ
authors: Jordan
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Kulendra
authors: K L
authors: KL
authors: Perry
authors: Z J
authors: ZJ
authors: Halfacree
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002415:Cats; D013293:Enterococcus faecalis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D020713:Vancomycin Resistance