A 4-yr-old, 300-kg male Bongo antelope presented a fluctuant swelling on the ventral abdomen surrounding the penis, which was confirmed later as compatible with urethral rupture. Initial treatment included broad-spectrum antibiotic and radical surgical debridement. Total prepuce and partial penile amputation with orchidectomy was performed and normal micturition was restored. At a later stage, when the extent of the lesion was controlled, a permanent scrotal urethrostomy was performed. Complete healing by second intention was achieved 2 mo after the last surgery. Although the outcome was very good, considering the extent and severity of the tissue damage, prompt permanent urethrostomy when urethral rupture was first suspected would have prevented deterioration of the condition and prevented the need for extensive surgery.
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1 September 2008
Complicated Urethral Rupture and Scrotal Urethrostomy in a Bongo Antelope (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci)
Laura Fresno,
Jesús Fernández-Morán,
Hugo Fernández-Bellon,
Anna Andaluz,
Félix García-Arnas
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Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Vol. 39 • No. 3
September 2008
Vol. 39 • No. 3
September 2008
bongo
necrotizing fasciitis
penile amputation
scrotal urethrostomy
Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci
urethral rupture