Urethrotomy - complications

URETHROTOMY - COMPLICATIONS

  • Blockade of the urethral catheter occurs mostly due to blood clot and casts or renal or cystic cells, kinking of the catheter and apposition of the proximal rim of the catheter against the urethral wall.
  • Urethral wound dehiscence may occur due to infection or seepage of urine.
  • Urethral stricture/ urethral stenosis
  • Primary atony of the bladder occurs rarely in cattle and buffaloes. It may develop secondary to obstructive urolithiasis due to over distension or as a complication of bladder surgery.
  • Peritonitis is a rare post-operative complications.
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