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Ectopic ureter in a male cat.

H M Burbidge1, B R Jones, M T Mora

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North.

New Zealand Veterinary Journal
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A male cat experienced persistent urinary incontinence due to a unilateral ectopic ureter. Surgical correction involved re-implantation of the ureter into the bladder, successfully resolving the condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Urology
  • Canine and Feline Studies

Background:

  • Persistent urinary incontinence in male cats can significantly impact quality of life.
  • Ectopic ureters, where the ureter bypasses the bladder, are a congenital anomaly that can lead to urinary incontinence.
  • Accurate diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this condition in felines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of persistent urinary incontinence in a male cat.
  • To detail the diagnostic process and successful surgical management of unilateral ectopic ureter.
  • To review the existing literature on ectopic ureters in cats.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of a male cat with urinary incontinence.
  • Diagnostic imaging using intravenous urography to identify the ectopic ureter.
  • Surgical re-implantation of the affected ureter into the urinary bladder.

Main Results:

  • Unilateral ectopic ureter was definitively diagnosed via intravenous urography.
  • Surgical re-implantation of the ureter into the bladder was technically successful.
  • The cat's urinary incontinence was resolved post-operatively.

Conclusions:

  • Unilateral ectopic ureter is a treatable cause of urinary incontinence in male cats.
  • Intravenous urography is an effective diagnostic tool for identifying ectopic ureters.
  • Surgical re-implantation offers a successful treatment option for this congenital anomaly.

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