Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Neodymium:Yttrium-aluminum-Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser ablation of an obstructive urethral polyp in a dog.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Elwick, Kathleen E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
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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