Submucosal Collagen Injection for Management of Urinary Incontinence Following Urethral Stent Placement

An eight-year-old, entire, male British Bulldog was referred for a week-long history of severe stranguria and dysuria. A prostatic wash was diagnostic of prostatic carcinoma. A transluminal urethral stent was placed in the proximal urethra which resulted in resolution of the urinary obstruction, however the dog developed severe urinary incontinence after the procedure. Cystoscopically-guided submucosal collagen injections were performed immediately proximal to the os penis. The dog ′s incontinence resolved with a single collagen injection for the 10 month follow up period.
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research