Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Laparoscopic surgery removes giant kidney worms in 2 dogs
By Hart, Edward et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Department of Clinical Studies (Hart, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy for the treatment of giant kidney worm infection in 2 dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A male and a female dog were brought to the vet with a giant kidney worm infection affecting their right kidneys. The infection was confirmed using an abdominal ultrasound, and both dogs underwent a minimally invasive surgery called laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy to remove the infected kidney and any additional worms in their abdomen. Thankfully, both dogs recovered well from the surgery and anesthesia and were able to go home within 24 hours. This surgical approach is a new option for treating this type of infection in dogs in North America.
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Abstract
One male and one female dog were presented with giant kidney worm infection in the right kidney. Infection was identified through visualization of intra-renalon abdominal ultrasound. Both dogs underwent right-sided laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy for treatment of the giant kidney worm infection. Additional adult worms were extirpated from the peritoneal cavity of both dogs. Both dogs recovered without complication from anesthesia and surgery and were discharged within 24 hours after surgery. Laparoscopic ureteronephrectomy has not previously been described for the treatment of giant kidney worm infection in North America.
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