Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with blocked urethra polyp treated by laser ablation
By Elwick, Kathleen E et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Neodymium:Yttrium-aluminum-Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser ablation of an obstructive urethral polyp in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A miniature schnauzer was brought in because it was having trouble urinating due to a blockage. The vet found that the blockage was caused by an inflammatory polyp, which had developed after a long-term urinary tract infection. Using a special laser treatment, the vet was able to remove the polyp, allowing the dog to urinate normally again. This laser method shows promise for treating similar urinary issues in dogs.
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Abstract
A miniature schnauzer presented for evaluation of a persistent lower urinary tract obstruction. Further examination revealed that the dog had developed an obstructive, inflammatory polyp secondary to a long-standing urinary tract infection. The polyp was located within the proximal urethra and interfered with normal voiding. The polyp was visualized using flexible endoscopy and then was successfully ablated using the neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser. The Nd:YAG laser is a potentially useful tool for treating various lesions of the lower urinary tract.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14518659/