Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urethral sphincterotomy for delivery of vesical calculus in the mare: a case report.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1976
- Authors:
- Firth, E C
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This report discusses a mare with a bladder stone, known as a vesical calculus, which did not show any signs of blood in her urine. The case highlights a surgical method called urethral sphincterotomy, which helped in removing the stone from her bladder. The report focuses on the techniques used for getting rid of bladder stones in general. The treatment was successful in this case, allowing for the safe removal of the stone.
Abstract
A case of vesical calculus in which haematuria was not a presenting sign is described. Methods of removal of vesical calculi are discussed. In this case, urethral sphincterotomy facilitated delivery.
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