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Hildebrandt I, Culp WTN, Griffin MA. A Systematic Review of Canine Cystectomy: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:2896. [PMID: 37760296 PMCID: PMC10525623 DOI: 10.3390/ani13182896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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This review provides a summary of the literature encompassing partial and total cystectomy procedures in dogs and subsequent conclusions that can be drawn. Surgical excision as a component of treatment for lower urinary tract neoplasia in dogs may enhance survival time and result in acceptable quality of life, though risk for surgical complications is substantial, particularly following total cystectomy procedures. However, for dogs with urothelial carcinoma, cystectomy is generally not considered curative and disease progression is common. Appropriate case selection and thorough preoperative discussion with owners regarding potential risks and benefits of cystectomy are imperative for successful outcomes.
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- Isabella Hildebrandt
- Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3800 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, One Garrod Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Advanced Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3800 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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Samuel N, Giuffrida MA, Culp WTN, Palm CA. A 20-year scoping review of the veterinary interventional radiology and interventional endoscopy literature (2000-2019). J Vet Intern Med 2023; 37:1299-1305. [PMID: 37232428 PMCID: PMC10365055 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Interventional radiology (IR) and interventional endoscopy (IE) have broad potential for minimally invasive therapy in veterinary patients, but the scope of original peer-reviewed veterinary IR/IE research publications has not been described. OBJECTIVES Catalogue published applications and indications for noncardiac therapeutic IR/IE in animals and describe type and quality of veterinary IR/IE research over 20 years. METHODS Highly-cited veterinary journals were searched to identify articles published 2000 to 2019 involving therapeutic IR/IE applications for clinical veterinary patients. Articles were assigned a level of evidence (LOE) according to published standards. Authorship, animal data, study design, and interventions were described. Change in publication rate, study size, and LOE of IR/IE articles over time was analyzed. RESULTS One hundred fifty-nine of 15 512 (1%) articles were eligible, including 2972 animals. All studies were low LOE and 43% were case reports with ≤5 animals. Number of IR/IE articles per year (P < .001), proportion of journals' articles pertaining to IR/IE (P = .02), and study size (P = .04) all increased over time, but LOE (P = .07) did not. Common target body systems were urinary (40%), digestive (23%) respiratory (20%), and vascular (13%). Common indications were nonvascular luminal obstructions (47%), object retrieval (14%), and congenital anomalies (13%). Most procedures involved indwelling medical devices or embolic agents, whereas tissue resection and other procedures were less common. Procedures utilized fluoroscopy (43%), endoscopy (33%), ultrasound (8%), digital radiography (1%), or fluoroscopy in combination with other modalities (16%). CONCLUSIONS Treatments involving IR/IE have wide applicability in veterinary medicine but large, rigorous, and comparative studies describing these procedures are lacking.
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- Nina Samuel
- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching HospitalUniversity of California‐DavisDavisCaliforniaUSA
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- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching HospitalUniversity of California‐DavisDavisCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of California‐DavisDavisCaliforniaUSA
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- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching HospitalUniversity of California‐DavisDavisCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of California‐DavisDavisCaliforniaUSA
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- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching HospitalUniversity of California‐DavisDavisCaliforniaUSA
- Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of California‐DavisDavisCaliforniaUSA
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Walton R, Mickelson M, Palerme JS, Blong A, 't Hoen M. Case Report: Successful Management and Long-Term Follow-Up of Bilateral Ureteral Ligation in a Dog Secondary to Cryptorchid Castration Utilizing Bilateral Ureteral Stents and a Neoureterocystostomy Procedure. Front Vet Sci 2022; 9:903638. [PMID: 35720849 PMCID: PMC9201503 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.903638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective To report the successful management of the bilateral ureteral obstruction secondary to ureteral ligation during unilateral cryptorchid surgery in a dog with the utilization of bilateral ureteral stent placement and a neoureterocystostomy procedure. Summary A 7-month-old male-castrated Weimaraner weighing 30 kg was presented to a university teaching hospital for evaluation of a 4-day history of lethargy, vomiting, and stranguria following exploratory laparotomy for a left-sided unilateral cryptorchid castration. Based on the concurrent presence of severe azotemia and ultrasonographic findings of bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureter, the dog was diagnosed with the suspected bilateral ureteral obstruction. The dog underwent a laparotomy which revealed bilateral ureteral ligation which was corrected with a left-sided neoureterocystostomy and right-sided retrograde ureteral stent placement. Subsequent placement of a left-sided ureteral stent due to complications with the neoureterocystostomy site was performed later. Ultimately, both ureteral stents were able to be removed a few months later. The dog was clinically doing well with a baseline creatinine of 1.5 mg/dl (132.6 μmol/L) 532 days following initial bilateral ureteral ligation. New or Unique Information Provided This case report describes the successful long-term management of iatrogenic bilateral ureteral obstructions in a male dog using a combination of bilateral ureteral stents and neoureterocystostomy.
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- Rebecca Walton
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
- *Correspondence: Rebecca Walton
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, KY, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States
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Freitas FP, Koehncke NK, Waldner CL, Scansen BA, Belotta AF, Pierce K, Randall E, Carr A, Aoki K, Mayer MN. Self-reported radiation safety behaviors among veterinary specialists and residents performing fluoroscopic procedures on small animals. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2021; 259:518-527. [PMID: 34388017 DOI: 10.2460/javma.259.5.518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the radiation safety behaviors of veterinary specialists performing small animal fluoroscopic procedures and examine potential risk factors for these behaviors, including knowledge of radiation risk and training regarding machine operating parameters. SAMPLE 197 veterinary specialists and residents in training. PROCEDURES An electronic questionnaire was distributed to members of the American Colleges of Veterinary Internal Medicine (subspecialties of cardiology and small animal internal medicine), Veterinary Radiology, and Veterinary Surgery. RESULTS The overall survey response rate was 6% (240/4,274 email recipients). Of the 240 respondents, 197 (82%) had operated an x-ray unit for a small animal fluoroscopic procedure in the preceding year and fully completed the questionnaire. More than 95% of respondents believed that radiation causes cancer, yet approximately 60% of respondents never wore hand or eye protection during fluoroscopic procedures, and 28% never adjusted the fluoroscopy machine operating parameters for the purpose of reducing their radiation dose. The most common reasons for not wearing eye shielding included no requirement to wear eyeglasses, poor fit, discomfort, and interference of eyeglasses with task performance. Respondents who had received training regarding machine operating parameters adjusted those parameters to reduce their radiation dose during procedures significantly more frequently than did respondents who had not received training. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE On the basis of the self-reported suboptimal radiation safety practices among veterinary fluoroscopy users, we recommend formal incorporation of radiation safety education into residency training programs. All fluoroscopy machine operators should be trained regarding the machine operating parameters that can be adjusted to reduce occupational radiation exposure.
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Borchert C, Berent A, Weisse C. Subcutaneous ureteral bypass for treatment of bilateral ureteral obstruction in a cat with retroperitoneal paraganglioma. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2019; 253:1169-1176. [PMID: 30311526 DOI: 10.2460/javma.253.9.1169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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CASE DESCRIPTION A 7-year-old female domestic shorthair cat was referred for evaluation of azotemia and unilateral hydronephrosis. CLINICAL FINDINGS Abdominal ultrasonography revealed right-sided hydronephrosis and dilation of the proximal aspect of the ureter; the left kidney was small with irregular margins. A highly vascular, irregular retroperitoneal mass, not clearly associated with the ureteral obstruction, was also visualized. Surgical exploration confirmed a retroperitoneal mass involving the caudal mesenteric artery and both ureters, with hydroureter on the right side. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME A subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device was surgically implanted to treat right ureteral obstruction, and the mass was biopsied. Shortly after surgery, progressive azotemia and hyperkalemia were detected; ultrasonographic examination revealed left-sided hydronephrosis and hydroureter, which was suspected secondary to inflammation of the mass causing a left-sided ureteral obstruction. A second surgery was performed to place an SUB device for the left kidney and remove the retroperitoneal mass; both ureters were ligated at the mid- and distal aspects and then transected and removed with the mass. A neuroendocrine paraganglioma was identified by histopathologic evaluation of the mass. Hydronephrosis improved (right kidney) or resolved (left kidney) after surgery, and azotemia improved. Chemotherapeutic intervention was declined. Markers of renal function were static during the 14-month follow-up period. At the last follow-up evaluation, the patient was reportedly doing well, and both SUB devices were patent. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This was the first report of retroperitoneal paraganglioma in a domestic cat causing bilateral ureteral obstruction. Bilateral SUB device placement enabled en bloc mass resection and provided long-term relief of ureteral obstruction.
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Culler CA, Fick M, Vigani A. Ultrasound-guided placement of pigtail cystostomy tubes in dogs with urethral obstruction. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2019; 29:331-336. [PMID: 30994963 DOI: 10.1111/vec.12832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2016] [Revised: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Circumstances such as the inability to pass a retrograde urinary catheter or a lack of surgeon availability may prevent immediate relief of urethral obstruction in dogs. In such situations, a cystostomy tube may be placed with ultrasound guidance to allow urinary diversion until further treatment is possible. KEY FINDINGS A case of a 5-year-old male neutered Swiss Mountain dog with an obstructive urolith at the level of the os penis is used to describe the technique. Multiple attempts to pass a urinary catheter under sedation were unsuccessful. A pigtail cystostomy tube was placed with ultrasound guidance to allow urinary diversion. The dog was discharged from the hospital within 2 days after scrotal urethrostomy and the dog made a full recovery. Ultrasound-guided placement of a pigtail cystostomy tube was straightforward and without complications. SIGNIFICANCE Ultrasound-guided placement of a pigtail cystostomy tube may be beneficial as it is not technically challenging, can be performed rapidly, and may avoid the need for general anesthesia. Additionally, ultrasound is readily available and an inexperienced ultrasonographer can easily locate the urinary bladder. This report serves to provide a detailed technique of ultrasound-guided placement of a pigtail cystostomy tube in dogs for emergency urinary diversion.
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- Christine A Culler
- College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
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Hassibi H, Rezaei M, Vosough D, Shahraki M. Traumatic urethral rupture, its surgical management with temporary cystostomy and concurrent wound reconstruction in a cat. BULGARIAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE 2019. [DOI: 10.15547/bjvm.2114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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A 3-month-old male DSH cat was presented with a history of lethargy, anorexia, dysuria, urinary incontinence, dermatitis and swelling in the perineal area following a road traffic trauma. Retrograde positive-contrast urethrography revealed an intra-pelvic urethral rupture which was managed by performing transurethral catheterisation. Due to accidental removal, the case was presented for re-examination following a progressive urine scald dermatitis several days later. So, surgical placement of cystostomy tube was performed. The cat regained his ability to urinate normally a week later and the catheter was withdrawn. The extensive perineal dermatitis due to urine scald necessitated delayed primary closure. Topical and systemic antibiotics were administered for 2 weeks and second intention wound healing was completed after 5 weeks.
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Fages J, Dunn M, Specchi S, Pey P. Ultrasound evaluation of the renal pelvis in cats with ureteral obstruction treated with a subcutaneous ureteral bypass: a retrospective study of 27 cases (2010-2015). J Feline Med Surg 2018; 20:875-883. [PMID: 28980849 PMCID: PMC11129236 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x17732900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Objectives The objective of the study was to measure the preoperative and postoperative renal pelvic size and describe the ultrasound findings following successful decompression of a ureteral obstruction using the subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device in cats. Methods This retrospective study assessed the measurement of the renal pelvis of 27 cats with unilateral (n = 21) or bilateral (n = 6) ureteral obstruction before (pre-t0) and after placement of a SUB during short- (before t0 + 3 months) and long-term (after t0 + 3 months) follow-up. Several qualitative ultrasound parameters were recorded for each cat. At both intervals, the last ultrasound examination was used for qualitative criteria and the mean pelvic size was recorded. The complications observed during follow-up were divided into obstructive and non-obstructive. Results No qualitative ultrasound parameter was statistically significant. The presence of retroperitoneal or peritoneal effusion was rarely seen (n = 4/25 during the short term and n = 1/14 during the long term). Hyperechogenicity of the perirenal adipose tissue decreased in the long term. A statistically significant decrease in the width of the renal pelvis was noted in the short- (2.4 mm, range 0-7.0 mm) and long-term (1.7 mm, range 0-3.5 mm) follow-ups compared with the preoperative value (11.7 mm, range 0.9-41 mm). Three months following SUB placement, each cat without an obstructive complication had a pelvic width ⩽3.5 mm. Conclusions and relevance Renal pelvic distension is at least partially reversible when ureteral obstruction is treated by placement of a SUB. Ultrasound monitoring is a useful tool to detect obstructive complications.
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- Julien Fages
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
- Current address: Tufts Cumming School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada
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- Diagnostic Imaging Service of the Veterinary Institute of Novara, Granozzo con Monticello, Italy
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- Medical Imaging Department, National Veterinary School of Alfort, Maisons-alfort, France
- Current address: Antech Imaging Services, Irvine, CA, USA
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Interventional Radiology and Interventional Endoscopy in Treatment of Nephroureteral Disease in the Dog and Cat. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2018; 48:843-862. [PMID: 29909932 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2018.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Interventional endoscopy and interventional radiology have led to the development of minimally invasive techniques for management of kidney and ureteral diseases in the dog and cat including idiopathic renal hematuria, ureteral obstruction, and ectopic ureters. Sclerotherapy is a renal-sparing chemical cauterization technique used in cases of idiopathic renal hematuria. Diagnosis of ureteral obstruction is challenging in some cases based on ultrasound alone and antegrade pyelography should be considered. Treatment options for obstructions include nephrostomy tubes, ureteral stents, and subcutaneous ureteral bypass devices. Treatment with cystoscopic-guided laser ablation provides similar outcomes to surgery in dogs with intramural ectopic ureters.
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Phillips H, Ellison GW, Mathews KG, Aronson LR, Schmiedt CW, Robello G, Selmic LE, Gregory CR. Validation of a model of feline ureteral obstruction as a tool for teaching microsurgery to veterinary surgeons. Vet Surg 2018; 47:357-366. [DOI: 10.1111/vsu.12769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Revised: 10/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Heidi Phillips
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana Illinois
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences; University of Florida; Gainesville Florida
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- Department of Clinical Sciences; North Carolina State University; Raleigh North Carolina
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- Department of Clinical Studies; University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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- Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery; University of Georgia; Athens Georgia
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- PetCare Veterinary Hospital; Santa Rosa California
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana Illinois
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Ruiz-Drebing M, Yap F, Seth M, Dennis R, Dominguez E. Membrane-like structure in the urinary bladder neck of a young cat: diagnosis and treatment using balloon dilatation and a balloon-expandable metallic stent. JFMS Open Rep 2017; 3:2055116917733641. [PMID: 29051827 PMCID: PMC5637980 DOI: 10.1177/2055116917733641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Case summary A 33-month-old, spayed female domestic shorthair cat was referred to the Animal Health Trust for the investigation of urinary incontinence and straining to urinate. A membrane-like structure was detected in the bladder neck, which caused partial obstruction of the urinary bladder. A combination of different imaging techniques, including ultrasonography, radiography, CT and fluoroscopy, was essential in the diagnosis, surgical planning and treatment of this intravesicular stricture. During retrograde vaginourethrocystogram, unexpected subcapsular accumulation of contrast medium was seen around both kidneys on radiographs and confirmed with CT. Three different treatments were performed, including surgical debridement, balloon dilatation and placement of a self-expanding metallic stent across the stricture. Histopathology of the membrane was unable to differentiate whether the lesion was congenital or acquired. No urinary incontinence was observed 5 months after placement of the metallic stent. Relevance and novel information This is the first reported case using fluoroscopic-guided balloon dilatation of the bladder neck for the treatment of a bladder neck stricture. Presence of renal subcapsular contrast medium secondary to a retrograde vaginourethrocystogram due to partial obstruction at the bladder neck in a cat has not been previously described.
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- Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK
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