Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vaginal prolapse with bladder displacement in a female dog
By Beretta, Samara et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2023·Department of Pathology, Brazil·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: True vaginal prolapse associated with retroflection of the urinary bladder in a bitch.
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Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old female Brazilian mastiff was brought to the vet with a rare condition called true vaginal prolapse, which can happen in dogs close to giving birth. She was also experiencing diarrhea for three days and had some swelling in her vagina. The vet used ultrasound to check her urinary bladder, which was found to be in an unusual position due to the prolapse. After a successful surgery to correct the prolapse, the dog recovered quickly without any complications.
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Abstract
True vaginal prolapse is rare in bitches and is most likely to occur near whelping. A 2-year-old intact female Brazilian mastiff, 39.5 kg, had a true vaginal prolapse associated with urinary bladder retroflection; the female was in estrus, and concomitantly had diarrhea for 3 d, plus vaginal hyperplasia, and ultimately a vaginal prolapse. Ultrasound examination and retrograde urethrocystography were extremely important for detection and identification of the position (retroflection) of the urinary bladder within the prolapsed vagina. These tools, therefore, are recommended for a conclusive diagnosis and surgical planning, to avoid trans- and postoperative complications,, urethral damage or bladder rupture. Prompt diagnosis and surgical correction enabled a favorable prognosis and rapid postoperative recovery, avoiding complications or ultimately death of the dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36874546/