Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal of patent urachus in a 5-week-old kitten
By Laverty, P H & Salisbury, S K·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2002·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical management of true patent urachus in a cat.
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Plain-English summary
A five-week-old kitten was brought in with signs of a patent urachus, which is an abnormal connection between the bladder and the umbilical area. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the issue, and everything went smoothly. After the operation, follow-up X-rays showed that the problem was completely resolved. Twenty-five months later, the kitten is still healthy and has had no further issues.
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Abstract
A five-week-old kitten presented with clinical signs consistent with a patent urachus. The urachal anomaly was revealed by exploratory celiotomy and surgically excised without complications. Follow-up radiographic evaluation confirmed the complete removal of the urachal anomaly. Twenty-five months after surgery the cat remained healthy and without problems.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12038858/