Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Medical treatment for ureteral stricture causing hydronephrosis
By Li, Xinyu Elvina·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2026·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Medical management of ureteral stricture-induced hydronephrosis in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was brought in for blood in his urine. Tests showed he had swelling in his right kidney due to blockages in the ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder). The vet tried treating him with fluids, muscle relaxants, and steroids, but these methods did not help reduce the swelling. This case suggests that medical management alone may not be effective for cats with ureteral strictures and further intervention may be necessary.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for hematuria. Ultrasonography and CT scanning identified moderate right-side hydronephrosis associated with right proximal and distal ureteral strictures, as well as partial stenosis of the left distal ureter. Medical management, including fluid therapy, ureteral muscle relaxants, and corticosteroids, was initiated but failed to improve progressive renal pelvic dilation as assessed on serial ultrasound scans. This case highlights the limited efficacy of conservative therapy and contributes to the growing body of evidence on the management of feline ureteral strictures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42095161/