Scrotal Urethrostomy in Dogs

Wiley eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Karen M. Swalec Tobias, Diplomate ACVS (Small Animal) Cassie Lux DVM
DOI: 10.1002/9781394242825.ch44
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Abstract

Scrotal urethrostomy is most commonly performed in dogs with recurrent cystic and urethral calculi. Other indications include penile neoplasia, necrosis, trauma, phimosis or paraphimosis, hypospadias, or urethral stricture or prolapse. Urethrostomy is performed in the scrotal region, over the caudoventral curve of the penile body, where the urethra is wide and superficial. The urethral mucosa is sutured to the penile fascia and skin with a combination of interrupted and continuous sutures of absorbable material.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Urological Disorders and Treatments Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology

Publication details

Journal / source
Wiley eBooks
Pages
326–330
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter