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The use of computed tomography in the diagnosis of an ectopic ureter in a Quarter Horse filly
Author(s) -
Coleman M. C.,
Chaffin M. K.,
Arnold C. E.,
Young B. D.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00226.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ectopic ureter , cystoscopy , ureter , nephrectomy , urinary system , surgery , horse , kidney , anatomy , paleontology , biology
Summary This report describes a 4‐month‐old Quarter Horse filly with an ectopic ureter. The filly presented with signs of urinary incontinence, which had been present since birth. Computed tomography (CT) examination and cystoscopy confirmed a diagnosis of a unilateral ectopic ureter. A nephrectomy of the left kidney was performed and renal function was closely monitored post operatively. The filly was treated for abdominal chylous effusion as a post operative complication. The filly survived to discharge from the hospital, and maintained normal urinary function at 12 months post operatively.