Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Video-assisted removal of bullet from bladder in 2 cats
By Gras, Jules et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2025·Small Animal Surgery Department, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Successful video-assisted removal of bullet foreign body from the urinary bladder in 2 cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats were brought to the vet because they were having trouble urinating and were passing blood in their urine. X-rays and ultrasounds showed that both had lead pellets stuck in their bladders. The vets used a special video-assisted technique to remove the pellets, which allowed for a less invasive procedure. Both cats recovered well after surgery with no complications. This method is a safe and effective way to remove foreign objects from a cat's bladder.
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Abstract
This report describes the successful video-assisted removals of urinary bladder bullet foreign bodies in 2 cats. In both cases, the cat was presented because of chronic dysuria and hematuria. Diagnostic imaging, including radiography and ultrasonography, identified a foreign body in the bladder, confirmed as a lead pellet. Video-assisted percutaneous endoscopy was used for foreign body removal and bladder inspection. Both cats recovered uneventfully after surgery, with no postoperative complications. This report highlights the advantages of percutaneous and video-laparoscopic-assisted endoscopy in managing urinary bladder foreign bodies in small animals, providing reduced trauma and quick recovery. Key clinical message: Endoscope-assisted foreign body removal from the bladder seems to be a safe and efficient way to retrieve small foreign bodies in cats.
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