Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
German shepherd dog with kidney swelling and urine blockage
By Ruiz de Gopegui, R et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1999·Department of Pathology and Animal Production, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bilateral hydroureter and hydronephrosis in a nine-year-old female German shepherd dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 9-year-old female German shepherd was brought in with severe kidney failure. Tests showed she had swollen ureters and kidneys, likely caused by a previous surgery to remove her ovaries and uterus. Despite attempts to treat her kidney issues, her condition did not improve. Unfortunately, the underlying problem from the surgery led to her serious health issues.
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Abstract
A nine-year-old female German shepherd dog was presented in severe renal failure. Clinical and ultrasonographic examination revealed the presence of adrenal neoplasia, bilateral hydroureter and hydronephrosis but no evidence of urolithiasis or bladder neoplasia. In the absence of anuria, therapy for the renal failure was attempted but the azotaemia did not improve. Remarkably, bilateral hydroureter appeared to have been induced by a past routine surgical procedure--ovariohysterectomy.
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