Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kidney function after surgery for ureterovaginal fistula in a cat
By Day, D G et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Postoperative evaluation of renal function after surgical correction of a ureterovaginal fistula in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A cat with urinary incontinence and swelling in one kidney due to a ureterovaginal fistula (an abnormal connection between the ureter and vagina) underwent surgery to fix the problem. The vet removed the fistula and connected the affected ureter to the bladder to help restore normal function. After the surgery, tests showed that the kidney was recovering well, which was important since the cat had suspected chronic kidney disease. The surgery aimed to save the kidney and improve the cat's overall health.
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Abstract
Unilateral hydronephrosis and urinary incontinence, secondary to a ureterovaginal fistula, were corrected in a cat after surgical excision of the fistula and implantation of the affected ureter into the bladder. Salvage of the kidney was attempted because underlying chronic bilateral renal disease was suspected. Renal scintigraphy was used to monitor improvement in the function of the previously obstructed kidney after surgery.
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