Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Equine pyelonephritis and unilateral nephrectomy.
- Journal:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
- Year:
- 1980
- Authors:
- Irwin, D H & Howell, D W
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly was diagnosed with a kidney infection, known as pyelonephritis. To treat her condition, the veterinarians performed surgery to remove one of her kidneys. They also looked closely at the affected kidney to understand the disease better. This case is considered rare, and the details of her treatment and findings are shared for further discussion. The outcome of the treatment is not specified in the abstract.
Abstract
The clinical and laboratory findings of illness in a 2-year-old Thoroughbred filly are described. The treatment employed, including unilateral nephrectomy, and the macro- and microscopic findings in the diseases kidney are presented and this rare case is discussed briefly.
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