Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using endoscopy to diagnose urinary tract problems in dogs
By Holak, P et al.·Published in Polish journal of veterinary sciences·2007·Department of Surgery and Roentgenology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Applicability of endoscopic examination as a diagnostic approach in urinary tract ailments in dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with urinary tract issues underwent endoscopic examinations to help diagnose problems like bladder inflammation and tumors. This method allowed veterinarians to see inside the urethra and bladder, and in some cases, take tissue samples for further testing. The study found that endoscopy is a valuable tool for identifying the causes of blood in urine and other urinary tract conditions. Overall, the dogs received better diagnoses, which can lead to more effective treatments.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the applicability of endoscopic examination as a diagnostic method in urethra and bladder ailments in dogs. The experiment involved 60 dogs of different breeds and gender, weighing from 5 to 65 kg, aged between 7 months and 12 years. The dogs were divided into two groups. Group I consisted of clinically healthy animals on which all the lower urinary tract endoscopic examinations described in the literature as well as biopsies of mucosa were performed. Group II consisted of clinical patients, on which endoscopic diagnostic examination was conducted and, on some of them, biopsies for histopathologic examination were made. The results of the experiment suggest that the lower urinary track endoscopy is a suitable diagnostic technique for recognition and differentiation of mucosa inflammation, establishment of causes of haematuria, diagnostics of neoplasms and detection of the existence of an ectopic ureter. Biopsy and histopathologic examination improved the diagnostic value of endoscopy. The techniques tested in our study, inclusive of more invasive method like PPC and cystoscopy on males preceded by the perineal urethrotomy, enable doctors to perform the lower urinary tract endoscopic examination on dogs, especially up to 5 kg. regardless of their gender.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18198538/