Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Minimally invasive urinary tract treatments in small animals
By Berent, Allyson C·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2015·Department of Internal Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Interventional urology: endourology in small animal veterinary medicine.
Plain-English summary
Veterinary medicine is increasingly using new imaging techniques to treat urinary problems in pets. Conditions like urinary tract blockages, kidney stones, kidney disease, and bladder tumors are common, and traditional surgeries can be quite invasive and risky. As a result, many veterinarians and pet owners are interested in less invasive options that use special tools and imaging to guide treatment. This article discusses some of the most common minimally invasive procedures available for pets and compares them to traditional surgery, highlighting the benefits of these newer methods.
Abstract
The use of novel image-guided techniques in veterinary medicine has become more widespread, especially in urologic diseases. With the common incidence of urinary tract obstructions, stones disease, renal disease, and urothelial malignancies, combined with the recognized invasiveness and morbidity associated with traditional surgical techniques, the use of minimally invasive alternatives using interventional radiology and interventional endoscopy techniques has become incredibly appealing to owners and clinicians. This article provides a brief overview of some of the most common procedures done in endourology in veterinary medicine to date, providing as much evidence-based medicine as possible when comparing with traditional surgical alternatives.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26002798/