A perineal urethrostomy (PU) is a surgical procedure that is most commonly performed on male cats with a urinary obstruction. Male cats develop urinary obstructions much more readily than female cats, due to differences in urinary tract anatomy between the two sexes. A PU creates a new urinary opening that decreases the length of the urethra and allows urine to bypass this narrowed region.

2022年12月16日 · The majority of the cats that undergo PU surgery end up making a full recovery. That said, there are a few things to keep in mind and look out for. Since PU surgery removes a cat’s urethra, which serves as a barrier to bacteria, your cat will be at increased risk for bladder infections following their surgery.

2015年11月11日 · Prepubic urethrostomy: A long-term study in 16 cats. Vet Surg 2001;30(2):107-113. 4. Ellison GW, Lewis DD, Boren FC. Subpubic urethrostomy to salvage a failed perineal urethrostomy in a cat. Compend Contin Educ Pract Vet 1989;11:946-951. 5. Phillips H, Holt DE. Surgical revision of the urethral stoma following perineal urethrostomy in 11 cats ...

2021年7月28日 · A perineal urethrostomy (PU) in cats is a surgery performed when a recurrent urethral stricture (tightening) or blockage will not allow the passage of urine from the bladder. In male cats, the rule for recurrent obstructions is that if it happens two or more times, a perineal urethrostomy should be considered to help avoid obstruction in the ...

2024年3月25日 · A perineal urethrostomy (PU) in cats involves making a new exit for the urethra, shortening the pathway that urine must travel to leave the body, and removing the part of the urethra that is the narrowest. Most male cats won’t need a PU during their lifetime, but this procedure is the most recommended long-term surgical treatment for cats who ...

2021年1月18日 · Even though PU surgery in cats is successfully performed every day, complications can happen. Potential complications after surgery include the narrowing of the urethrostomy site, urine leakage under the skin, bleeding, urinary tract infections and incontinence, which is why it is so important to have this procedure done by an experienced ...

Five cats (5·8%) did not survive the first 14 days after perineal urethrostomy surgery; another six cats (7·0%) did not survive 6 months. Seventy-five cats (87%) lived longer than 6 months; 45 (60%) of these were asymptomatic after surgery; 8 of 75 cats (10·7%) experienced severe signs of recurrent feline lower urinary tract disease. ...

3 天之前 · The goal of PU surgery in cats is to create a wider, shorter opening for the urethra in the perineal area (the region between the anus and the scrotum). This is achieved by surgically rerouting the urethra and attaching it to the skin. By widening the opening, the procedure significantly reduces the likelihood of future urethral obstructions ...

When positioning the cat tie the hind limbs cranially until the pelvis is slightly elevated off the surgery table. Place a folded towel under the pelvis to support this slightly elevated position. The surgical technique is as described above for the perineal urethrostomy performed using a …

2021年4月6日 · Perineal urethrostomy (aka a PU procedure) is a surgical method for alleviating urethral obstruction in cats with complicated or recurrent obstructive feline lower urinary tract disease. While long-term quality of life after perineal urethrostomy in cats with obstructive feline lower urinary tract disease is good (as assessed by owners) and the ...