The aim of this paper is to report two cases of sternal dislocation (SD) in cats and the
long-term outcomes with and without surgery. In a cat with poly-traumatized SD (Case
1), mandibular, radial, and ulnar fractures were corrected first, and the SD
was allowed to heal without intervention for 14 months. However, normal healing did not
occur and sternal instability remained. Therefore, the SD was corrected surgically, and
the cat recovered fully within 4 weeks. In a cat with isolated SD (Case 2), surgery was
performed, and normal posture and gait were regained after 5 weeks. Furthermore, in both
cases, no postoperative complications were observed during follow-up. Therefore, surgical
correction of SD in cats is recommended.
Objective: Postoperative complication of extramural ectopic ureters (EEUs) with persistent urinary incontinence (UI) is common in Siberian Huskies. This case report was aimed at reporting the successful correction procedure of EEU in Siberian Huskies by surgical procedure. Materials and methods: A three-month-old and weighing 7.9 kg Siberian Husky dog was presented with history of an acute dermatitis around the genitals, swelling of the genitals and dribbling urination. Abdominal radiographs, ultrasonography, and 3D computed tomography scanning revealed presence of the ectopic ureter with urinary incontinence. Ureteroneocystostomy was applied as the first choice of corrective procedure in this case, and clinical sings were corrected apparently after surgery. Unfortunately, UI with cystitis was developed two months postoperatively. To correct the condition, surgical procedure of colposuspension with ovarianhystectomy and cystopexy was opted. Results: Post-operative progression showed good prognosis and the dog recovered fully. Follow up checkup of the patient after 4 months postoperative and follow up phone call 27 months later did not reveal any abnormalities. Conclusion: This case report recommends surgical procedure of modified colposuspension following ureteroneocystostomy to correct EEUs and its postoperative complication.
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