Surgical Correction of Female Pseudohermaphroditism in Five Pit Bull Dogs

摘要

Congenital urogenital anomalies are well recognized but infrequent finding in dogs. Due to the complex urogenital anatomy such congenital anomalies encompasses a wide range of phenotypic variations. The most common complication associated with these anomalies includes dysuria, urinary incontinence, skin scald dermatitis and recurrent urinary tract infection. The objective of the present study was to report five Pit Bull dogs diagnosed to have female pseudohermaphroditism with special reference to their surgical management. Complete physical, radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations were done. Corrective surgery was designed individually for each case including clitorectomy, reconstruction of the vaginal floor and correction of penile direction. All surgeries resulted in uncomplicated wound healing and relieve of the associated urinary incontinence, skin scald dermatitis. Owner's satisfaction was achieved in all dogs. None of the dogs developed urinary incontinence and/or urinary tract infection following surgery. When considering surgical correction in dogs with female pseudohermaphroditism, the outcome of surgical decision is usually depend upon the course of the urethra and the position of the external urethral orifice.