Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Colt with vomiting and stopped eating due to ureter stone - how it
By Rodger, L D et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·1995·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Resolution of a left ureteral stone using electrohydraulic lithotripsy in a thoroughbred colt.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred colt was brought in because he wasn't eating and had high levels of waste products in his blood, indicating kidney issues. The vet found a large stone blocking his left ureter, which was severely affecting his ability to urinate. After giving him fluids and medications, the vet used a special procedure to break up and remove the stone. Following the surgery, the colt's kidney function improved, and he was able to return to training without any further issues.
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Abstract
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred colt was presented for evaluation of azotemia and anorexia. Physical examination revealed a ureterolith in the left ureter, approximately 10 cm from the bladder, which was thought to obstruct urine flow by approximately 90% when viewed cystoscopically. Ultrasonographic examination of both kidneys revealed indistinct corticomedullary junctions, and the right kidney was more hyperechoic. A percutaneous biopsy of the right kidney revealed chronic interstitial nephritis with marked interstitial medullary fibrosis. Medical therapy consisting of IV fluids, sodium chloride PO, and ammonium chloride PO was initiated. Ureteroscopic electrohydraulic lithotripsy via a perineal urethrostomy was used to successfully remove the stone. Klebsiella oxytoca, which responded to oral enrofloxacin therapy, was cultured from the urine after surgery. Azotemia resolved and the horse resumed training.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8523327/