Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog bladder cancer surgery removing tumor near ureters and follow-up
By J.O. Ribeiro et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Partial cystectomy and bilateral ureteroneocystostomy for resection of invasive transitional cell carcinoma involving the trigone area of the bladder in a dog - case report
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog was diagnosed with invasive bladder cancer (transitional cell carcinoma) affecting the trigone area. The dog underwent a partial cystectomy, which involved removing part of the bladder, and a procedure to reattach the ureters to the bladder. This surgery helped prevent urinary blockages caused by the tumor and aimed to slow the cancer's spread. Although there are risks of complications like urinary issues, the dog lived for 610 days after the surgery, showing that this treatment can be a viable option for similar cases.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT This study aims to report the technique of partial cystectomy and bilateral ureteral reimplantation for resection of transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) in the trigone region of the bladder and the long-term follow-up in a Bernesse Mountain dog. The proposed surgical technique was considered viable and a potential treatment option for TCC in bladder trigone, with benefits regarding the prevention of urinary tract obstruction due to neoplastic growth and local removal of the primary tumor, which may limit or delay the spread of the disease even without adjuvant chemotherapy. The main disadvantages related to the described technique are ureteral stricture, intermittent cystitis and local relapse. However, the results are acceptable considering the long-term survival of 610 days in the case described.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-9957