Phallectomy and Urethrostomy in a Paraphimosed Race Horse.

An eight year old gelding with a history of inability to retract his penis was presented to the clinic. Physical examination revealed granulomatous lesions on the penis. Local and systemic treatment for two weeks did not show any improvement. Animal was found negative for habronemiasis. Histological examination of the paraphimosed penis was indicative of pyogranuloma. As remedial measure amputation of the penis and penile urethrostomy were carried out. Animal recovered uneventfully after about a week and was sent back to the track. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]