Total penectomy for chronic paraphimosis treatment in dogs: case report

Abstract

Disorders that affect the reproductive system generate a lot of problems for animals and become a source of concern for tutors. Paraphimosis is one of the most common diseases that affect the genital organ, because it affects dogs of different breeds and ages, and it has a congenital or acquired causes. The disease is characterized by permanent exposure of the canine penis, which does not return to the preputial cavity. However, its evolution may be in stages, such as that the treatment of choice will depend on the severity of the case, and may be both clinical and surgical. Diagnosis is made through visual inspection associated with the tutor's report. In cases of long-term paraphymoses, which are accompanied by tissue involvement, total or partial penile amputation becomes necessary. Therefore, this paper has the objective of report a case of paraphimosis in a dog, which was treated at a private clinic in the city of Crateús-Ce, presenting a story of penile exposure over a period of approximately 10 days. Among the other symptoms that the animal had on physical examination, an extensive fibrous lesion, which a proliferative aspect was observed, affecting the entire mucosa of the glans and external urethral orifice. Giving the definitive diagnosis for paraphimosis, and considering the current stage, the real choice was consisted of total penectomy surgery associated with scrotal urethrostomy, which provided a great recovery and a great patient response.