Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Percutaneous ultrasound-guided pyelography aided diagnosis of ectopic ureter and hydronephrosis in a 3-week-old filly.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 2001
- Authors:
- Tomlinson, J E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical and Population Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
This study talks about a three-week-old female horse (filly) that was suspected of having an ectopic ureter, which is when the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) is not in its normal position. The researchers used a method called ultrasound-guided percutaneous pyelography, which is a safe and straightforward procedure that allows them to look at how well each kidney is working by collecting and analyzing urine directly from the kidneys. This technique has been used in dogs before, but this is the first time it's been reported for horses. The outcome of the procedure was not specified, but it shows promise for diagnosing similar issues in horses.
Abstract
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous pyelography has previously been used in dogs to diagnose ectopic ureter. To the authors' knowledge its use has never been reported in the horse. This paper reports the technique used in a three-week-old filly with a suspected ectopic ureter. Pyelography can be performed under sedation and is a relatively simple, safe procedure. The technique enables assessment of individual renal function through collection and analysis of urine from each renal pelvis.
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