Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Traumatic urothorax in a dog: a case report.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Klainbart, S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Pleural effusion caused by post-traumatic extravasation of urine from the abdominal cavity to the pleural cavity (urothorax) is an uncommon complication following traumatic injury. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report of a case of traumatic urothorax in a dog presented with pleural and abdominal urine effusion. Combined urothorax and uroabdomen should be included in the differential-diagnosis list for dogs with recent trauma and a bicavitary effusion. The diagnosis can be confirmed by elevated creatinine concentrations in both effusates, compared to its serum concentration.
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