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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Prolapse of the urethra occurs when there is '''extrusion of the urethral mucosa out of the urethral orifice in male dogs'''.

Prolapse of the urethra occurs when there is '''extrusion of the urethral mucosa out of the urethral orifice in male dogs'''.

This may be sufficient in some cases, but '''surgical correction is the treatment of choice''' in most cases as there is less recurrence.

This may be sufficient in some cases, but '''surgical correction is the treatment of choice''' in most cases as there is less recurrence.

'''Urethropexy''': involves surgical resection of the prolapsed part of the urethra with a urinary catheter in place. The remaining cut end is sutured to the tunic of the penis with [[Suture Materials and Patterns#Simple Interrupted|simple interrupted sutures]] of fine [[Suture Materials and Patterns#Absorbable sutures|absorbable suture material]]. Resection can be performed for half the circumference of the penis at a time to prevent retraction of the mucosa and the need for stay sutures.

'''Urethropexy''': involves surgical resection of the prolapsed part of the urethra with a urinary catheter in place. The remaining cut end is sutured to the tunic of the penis with [[Suture Patterns#Simple Interrupted|simple interrupted sutures]] of fine [[Suture Materials#Absorbable sutures|absorbable suture material]]. Resection can be performed for half the circumference of the penis at a time to prevent retraction of the mucosa and the need for stay sutures.

'''Post-operatively''', an Elisabethan collar should be placed to prevent licking of the wound.

'''Post-operatively''', an Elisabethan collar should be placed to prevent licking of the wound.

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[[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Dog]]

[[Category:Reproductive Diseases - Dog]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]]