Foreign body urethral obstruction in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)

J Med Primatol. 2009 Dec;38(6):433-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0684.2009.00382.x. Epub 2009 Sep 9.

Abstract

Background: A 34-year-old, captive-born, vasectomized male chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) presented with lethargy and scrotal swelling.

Methods: Urethral obstruction was diagnosed via urethroscopy.

Results: Removal of the grass stem foreign body resolved the obstruction. Scrotal and preputial ulceration developed from urine scald, which was managed with surgical debridement and antibiotics.

Conclusions: After 7 weeks, the animal was reintroduced to its troup and has been healthy for 11 months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Endoscopy
  • Foreign Bodies / complications
  • Foreign Bodies / surgery
  • Foreign Bodies / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Pan troglodytes*
  • Urethra / surgery*
  • Urethral Obstruction / etiology
  • Urethral Obstruction / surgery
  • Urethral Obstruction / veterinary*