Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Balloon dilation to treat urethral blockage in a Scottish Terrier
By Bennett, S L et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2005·University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Balloon dilation of a urethral stricture in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old male neutered Scottish Terrier was brought in because he was having trouble urinating, which was caused by a complete blockage in his urethra due to a stricture from a previous catheter injury. The veterinarian used a procedure called balloon dilation to open up the blocked area, guided by special imaging. This treatment successfully resolved the obstruction, allowing the dog to urinate normally again.
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Abstract
A 2-year-old male neutered Scottish Terrier presented with dysuria caused by complete urethral obstruction due to a stricture secondary to catheter-induced trauma. The urethral obstruction was resolved by balloon dilation of the stricture under fluoroscopic guidance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16164144/