Comparison of lateral and ventral approaches of tube cystostomy for the management of urethral obstruction in goats

The technique of tube cystostomy was compared by ventral (paramedian) (group A) and lateral (group B) approaches in 18 goats suffering from urethral obstruction. The techniques were evaluated and compared by clinical and physiological parameters. The median time taken for surgery in group A was 23 min and in group B was 27 min. The Foley's catheter was well tolerated by all the animals in both groups. Mild swelling and pain was recorded in animals of both groups. No exudation and urine leakage was noticed in both groups. In almost all the animals, the urine flow was continuous through the Foley's catheter. Physiological parameters did not show any change in both groups during the period of the study. The Foley's catheter was blocked in one animal (group B). In almost all the animals oozing of small amount of urine through the subcutaneous tunnel at the time of removal of the catheter was noticed, which stopped within a few min. It was concluded that the paramedian approach for the placement of Foley's catheter was a better technique as it was found easier with fewer complications than the lateral flank approach, though both techniques were helpful in the management of urethral obstruction.