Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Female dogs with ureteroceles causing urinary problems and surgery
By Green, Todd A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2011·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis and management of ureteroceles in two female dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two female dogs were brought to the vet because they were having trouble urinating, with symptoms like frequent urination and straining. One of the dogs also had urinary incontinence. After using ultrasound and a camera to look inside the bladder, the vet found ectopic ureteroceles, which are abnormal pouches in the urinary tract. Both dogs underwent surgery to remove these pouches, and afterward, their urinary issues completely resolved. With the right diagnosis and treatment, these conditions can be managed successfully.
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Abstract
Two intact female dogs were examined for refractory pollakiuria and stranguria. One of these two dogs also exhibited urinary incontinence. Ectopic ureteroceles were diagnosed via ultrasonography and cystoscopy in both dogs. Both dogs were taken to surgery for ureterocele resection and neoureterostomy, resulting in complete resolution of clinical signs. Although uncommonly reported in the veterinary literature, ectopic ureteroceles can be associated with recurrent lower urinary tract infection with and without urinary incontinence. With a correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment, prognosis for ectopic ureteroceles can be good provided there is not a concurrent significant loss of renal function.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21311078/