Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Congenital ectopic ureters in a continent male dog and cat.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 2004
- Authors:
- Steffey, Michele A & Brockman, Daniel J
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
Plain-English summary
A male dog and a male cat were both having problems related to swelling in their kidneys, known as hydronephrosis. They were found to have ectopic ureters, which means their ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder) were not in the usual position, but surprisingly, neither had issues with leaking urine. The veterinarians used several imaging tests and surgery to diagnose and treat the condition. They were able to remove one of the affected ureters and connect the remaining one to the bladder properly. Both pets showed good improvement after their treatment, with follow-ups showing positive results for 18 months and 3 years.
Abstract
A male dog and cat were evaluated because of clinical signs associated with hydronephrosis. Both animals had ectopic ureters, but neither had urinary incontinence. The diagnoses were made by use of ultrasonography, excretory urography, retrograde urethrocystography, and surgery. In both animals, hydronephrosis was bilateral but of unequal severity, such that unilateral ureteronephrectomy could be performed. Both animals underwent ureteroneocystostomy of the remaining ureter. This treatment resulted in good clinical outcome during follow-up periods of 18 months and 3 years.
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