Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog treated with jejunocystoplasty after bladder removal and ureter
By Maxwell, Elizabeth A & Allen, Larie·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2018·From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Jejunocystoplasty and Bilateral Ureteral Reimplantation in a Dog Following Total Cystectomy.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old Boston Terrier started vomiting and stopped urinating four days after having a C-section and spay surgery. After surgery to explore her abdomen, the vet found that her bladder had to be completely removed due to complications. The vet performed a special surgery to reconstruct her bladder and reattach her ureters, which are tubes that carry urine from the kidneys. Four years later, the dog is doing well overall, but she still has some occasional urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections. It's important for pet owners to know about possible complications before such surgeries.
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Abstract
A 6 yr old Boston terrier presented with acute onset of vomiting and anuria 4 days following a caesarian section and ovariohysterectomy for treatment of dystocia. A total cystectomy with ligation of both ureters was diagnosed via exploratory laparotomy surgery. A jejunocystoplasty was performed in addition to a bilateral reimplantation of the ureters into the reconstructed bladder and proximal urethra. Postoperative complications included a retained ureteral stent, persistent pyelectasia, persistent hydroureters, recurrent urinary tract infections, and intermittent urinary incontinence. Four years postoperation, the dog is doing clinically well with intermittent urinary incontinence and periodic urinary tract infections. Jejunocystoplasty with bilateral ureteral reimplantation should be considered as a treatment option for dogs following total cystectomy that occurred because of a surgical error. Owners should be informed of potential complications prior to surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30272476/