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Ultrasonographic application in the diagnosis and treatment of cystitis‐ pyelonephritis syndrome in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) : A novel approach
Author(s) -
Kumar Tarun,
Jajoria Chetan,
Sindhu Neelesh,
Punia Sunil,
Sharma Maneesh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1002/vrc2.92
Subject(s) - medicine , urology , urinary bladder , urinary system , regimen , ultrasonography , bubalus , medullary cavity , catheter , urine , ureter , urothelium , ultrasound , surgery , radiology , ecology , biology
Bovine cystitis is an inflammation of the urinary bladder that may ascend to ureters to cause pyelonephritis. The aim of this study performed in buffaloes was to investigate the use of ultrasonographic imaging in the diagnosis of cystitis‐pyelonephritis syndrome followed by a novel treatment regimen. In all four buffaloes, diagnosis was confirmed using trans‐rectal ultrasonography, revealing non‐specific thickening of bladder wall, with reduced capacity and floating hyperechoic contents. Kidneys showed dilatation of right and/or left ureter, with loss of lobulations and cortex medullary differentiation. Successful treatment was achieved by flushing of the urinary bladder using a number 18 Foleys catheter guided by ultrasound twice a day for 5 days with 2.5% liquid betadine in combination with oral administration of ammonium chloride (0.2 mg/kg body weight) for 7 days. A rapid recovery was confirmed by clinical examination after 7 days and a further follow‐up 2 months post‐treatment.