Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spontaneous retrograde movement of ureteroliths in two dogs and five cats.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Dalby, Anne M et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
In this study, two dogs and five cats were treated for ureteroliths, which are stones in the ureters. The researchers found that some of these stones moved back up towards the kidneys, which was seen using imaging tests like X-rays and ultrasounds. While this movement helped improve kidney function in some pets, it also made it harder for the veterinarians to remove all the stones during surgery. Despite trying medical treatments first, the pets ultimately needed surgery to remove the stones, but the movement of the stones complicated the procedure. Overall, the treatment involved surgery, which was necessary due to the challenges posed by the stones' movement.
Abstract
CASE DESCRIPTION: 2 dogs and 5 cats were evaluated for treatment of ureteroliths. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Spontaneous retrograde movement of 1 or more ureteroliths was detected by radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, and a combination of fluoroscopy and ultrasonography. The ureteroliths moved retrograde up to 4 centimeters. Retrograde movement of ureteroliths into the renal pelvis resulted in improved renal function in some patients but made complete surgical removal of all uroliths more difficult. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: Medical management was not successful, and ureteroliths were surgically removed. Surgical management of ureteroliths was complicated by retrograde movement of ureteroliths in the perioperative period. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Ureteroliths can move retrograde within the ureter and even back into the renal pelvis. Retrograde movement of ureteroliths may make surgical planning more difficult.
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