Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig (Cavia porcellus)

Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig has potential diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Urethral catheter placement requires an understanding of the unique anatomy of the lower urinary tract in order to avoid iatrogenic injury to the urethra and to ensure successful cathete...

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Published inLab animal Vol. 36; no. 7; pp. 20 - 21
Main Author Mans, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Nature Publishing Group 01.07.2007
Subjects
Animals
Care and treatment
catheters
Complications and side effects
Guinea Pigs
Male
males
Methods
Physiological aspects
Properties
Rodents as laboratory animals
urethra
Urethra - anatomy & histology
Urinary catheterization
Urinary Catheterization - adverse effects
Urinary Catheterization - instrumentation
Urinary Catheterization - methods
Urinary Catheterization - veterinary
Urinary organs
Canada
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Summary:Urethral catheterization of the male guinea pig has potential diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Urethral catheter placement requires an understanding of the unique anatomy of the lower urinary tract in order to avoid iatrogenic injury to the urethra and to ensure successful catheterization.
Bibliography:http://www.labanimal.com/laban/index.html
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ISSN:0093-7355
1548-4475
DOI:10.1038/laban0707-20