Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with crush injury and kidney failure recovers after dialysis
By Chen, Hilla et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001)·2018·Koret School of Veterinary Medicine and Hebrew University Veterinary Teaching Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute kidney injury secondary to traumatic rhabdomyolysis in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-year-old female mixed-breed dog was brought to the vet after suffering a crush injury, which led to serious kidney problems and muscle breakdown. Blood tests revealed high levels of a muscle enzyme and myoglobin in her urine, indicating acute kidney injury. The veterinarians treated her with intermittent hemodialysis, a procedure that helps filter waste from the blood, and she made a full recovery.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical course and successful management of a dog with crush syndrome, rhabdomyolysis, myoglobinuria, and associated acute kidney injury (AKI). CASE SUMMARY: An 8-year-old female, neutered, mixed-breed dog was referred to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital due to crush injury and suspected AKI. Blood tests and urinalysis showed markedly increased serum creatine kinase activity, myoglobinuria, and AKI. The dog was managed successfully with intermittent hemodialysis, and completely recovered. NEW OR UNIQUE INFORMATION PROVIDED: This is the first report of a dog with crush syndrome with secondary myoglobinuria and AKI.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30222253/