Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Goat with blocked urine and urethra tear treated with tube cystostomy
By Pearce, S G et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2003·Department of Clinical Studies, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Management of obstructive urolithiasis and concurrent urethral rupture in a goat.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-month-old male castrated Alpine White goat was brought in with a blocked urinary tract and a ruptured urethra, which can be very serious. The veterinarian performed a tube cystostomy, placing a catheter to help the goat urinate. After the surgery, the goat recovered well and was able to urinate normally through its urethra about five weeks later. Six months after the procedure, the goat was healthy and urinating without any issues. This treatment option can be effective for goats with similar urinary problems.
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Abstract
A 4-month-old, male castrated Alpine White goat presented to the University of Guelph, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, with urolithiasis and a ruptured urethra. A tube cystostomy was performed using an indwelling Foley catheter. Postoperatively, the goat remained in good health, and was discharged with the cystostomy catheter in situ. Five weeks following surgery, the goat was noted to pass urine through its urethra. Seven weeks following surgery, the catheter became dislodged and the goat was observed to urinate normally. Six months following surgery, the goat was apparently healthy and urinating normally. Tube cystostomy may be a useful therapeutic option in the management of small ruminants with obstructive urolithiasis with concurrent rupture of the urethra, especially for cases in which treatment cost is a limiting factor.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15084034/