Surgical repair of canine scrotal hypospadias – case report

Abstract

The present report aims to describe a case of scrotal hypospadias in a four-month-old boxer. This anomaly was observed during physical examination of the reproductive system, which evinced an ectopic opening of the urethral ostium in the scrotal region, as well as penile underdevelopment and atrophy, malformation of the foreskin and dermatitis in the periurethral region. After additional tests, the patient was referred for surgery, during which amputation of the penis, orchiectomy and urethrostomy were performed. The patient presented excellent post-surgical recovery. The chosen surgical conduct was successful with respect to the clinical picture, and minimized complications due to hypospadias, ensuring a better quality of life to the patient.