Evaluation of crural release and ischial osteotomy for relief of tension in the repair of large segmental urethral defects in male cats.

Objective: To examine if the tension at the site of a urethral anastomosis can be relieved by performing either a crural release technique or an ischial osteotomy technique.

Study Design: Cadaveric study and 2 case reports.

Animals: Adult male cat cadavers (n = 18).