Perineal hernia in dogs - colopexy, vasopexy, cystopexy and castration as an alternative therapy in 32 dogs

In 32 male dogs colopexy, vasopexy, cystopexy and castration was performed for the treatment of perineal hernia. Recurrence rate in this study is 22%, what is comparable to other studies using different methods. The degree of severity and the number of complications is lower with this technique than with others. Enlargement of the prostate was evident in 59% and bladder re troflexion in 22% of the dogs. A celiotomy allows to recognize, assess,redu ce and fix displaced organs which is not possible by using other methods. T he aim is to regain the tubular structure of the ampulla recti and to fix p rostate and bladder cranioventrally to the pelvic entrance. The castration performed at the same time causes the prostate gland to atrophy within 2-3 weeks, what makes the pelvic entrance even wider and the dogs return to nor mal defecation.