Hypospadias in a Friesian gelding.

This research article discusses the case of hypospadias in a 6-year-old Friesian horse and the subsequent successful treatment of this condition using a partial phallectomy surgery.

Introduction of the Case

• The research paper presents a case study of a 6-year-old Friesian gelding, a male horse, afflicted with hypospadias. Hypospadias is an abnormality where the opening of the urethra is situated on the under-surface of the penis, instead of at the tip, causing an altered flow and direction of urine.

Presentation of the symptoms

• The gelding reflected symptoms including abnormal behavior during urination, contact dermatitis of the pelvic limbs – a skin condition caused by contact with urine, and changed direction and flow of urine.

Treatment Method

• The veterinarians performed a partial phallectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a part of the penis. The purpose of the surgery was to address the contact dermatitis of the pelvic limbs and the abnormal urination behavior.
• Likewise, the horse developed urethral meatal stenosis post-operation, a narrowing of the urethral opening. This post-surgical complication was treated with a corrective procedure referred as a revision.

Results

• Successful implementation of partial phallectomy and a follow-up corrective procedure led to the resolution of abnormal urine direction and flow, as well as the horse’s aberrant behaviour during urination.

Conclusions

• The study concludes that urinary tract abnormalities associated with hypospadias can lead to distress during urination and contact dermatitis due to repeated urine exposure. However, these complications can be effectively managed and resolved by conducting a partial phallectomy.