Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with kidney abscess and draining fistula fixed by nephrectomy
By Lobetti, R G & Irvine-Smith, G S·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·2006·Bryanston Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Nephro-cutaneous fistula in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male dog developed a skin opening on his side due to a kidney infection that created an abscess. This condition, known as a nephro-cutaneous fistula, is rare in dogs. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the affected kidney, which successfully resolved the issue and closed the draining sinus. After the surgery, the dog recovered well and no longer had the skin problem.
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Abstract
Nephro-cutaneous fistula, although reported in humans, has not been reported in the dog. In humans the majority of cases develop in patients with a history of previous renal surgery, renal trauma, renal tumours, or chronic urinary tract infection with abscess formation. The dog in this report developed a nephro-cutaneous fistula secondary to a traumatic induced renal abscess with formation of a draining sinus tract to the exterior of the body. The animal underwent simple nephrectomy, which resulted in complete resolution of the fistula.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16700475/