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Use of subcutaneous ureteral bypass systems as a bridge to definitive ureteral repair in a cat with bilateral ureteral ligation secondary to complicated ovariohysterectomy

Beer, A; Lipscomb, V J; Rutherford, L; Lee, K C L

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A Beer

V J Lipscomb

L Rutherford

K C L Lee



Abstract

A kitten presented with acute kidney injury, bilateral hydronephrosis and proximal hydroureter, three days following bilateral ureteral ligation, during a complicated ovariohysterectomy procedure. Clinical signs were anorexia, lethargy, weakness, hypothermia, nausea, pain and anuria, associated with marked azotaemia, hyperkalaemia and metabolic acidosis. Insufficient response to medical management alone led to emergency surgical placement of bilateral subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) systems, resulting in dramatic improvement in azotaemia and acidosis and resolution of hyperkalaemia. Elective bilateral neoureterocystostomy was performed the next day. The cat was clinically well for three months until the left SUB cystostomy catheter migrated out of the bladder resulting in uroabdomen. At this time, fluoroscopy demonstrated normal ureteral function bilaterally, so both SUBs were removed. Following recovery from surgery the cat has remained clinically normal. This report highlights the possibility of temporary SUB placement as a bridge to definitive ureteral repair in cases of accidental ureteral ligation.

Citation

Beer, A., Lipscomb, V. J., Rutherford, L., & Lee, K. C. L. (2019). Use of subcutaneous ureteral bypass systems as a bridge to definitive ureteral repair in a cat with bilateral ureteral ligation secondary to complicated ovariohysterectomy. https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000758

Journal Article Type Other
Acceptance Date Apr 24, 2019
Publication Date May 23, 2019
Deposit Date May 21, 2019
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Veterinary Record Case Reports
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 7
Pages e000758
DOI https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000758
Public URL https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1382211

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