Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment of severe bleeding bladder infection in diabetic dog
By Henrikson, Todd D et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2004·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intravesical instillation of dilute formalin for the treatment of severe hemorrhagic emphysematous cystitis in a diabetic dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old female diabetic dog was brought in for severe bleeding and inflammation in her bladder, a condition known as hemorrhagic cystitis. The veterinarian used a treatment called intravesical formalin, which involves instilling a diluted solution directly into the bladder. This approach successfully controlled the bleeding and improved her condition. After treatment, the dog showed significant recovery and relief from her symptoms.
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Abstract
Intravesical formalin is a known treatment for control of hemorrhagic cystitis caused by multiple etiologies in humans and dogs. This case report documents the successful use of intravesical formalin for the treatment of severe hemorrhagic cystitis that occurred secondary to emphysematous cystitis in a diabetic dog. In addition, a review of emphysematous cystitis and the use of intravesical formalin in human and veterinary medicine is discussed. Formalin instillation into the urinary bladder is an option for life-threatening, refractory cases of hemorrhagic cystitis; but clinicians must be familiar with the proper technique and be aware of potential complications prior to its use.
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