Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Obstructive urolithiasis, unilateral hydronephrosis, and probable nephrolithiasis in a 12-year-old Clydesdale gelding.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Macbeth, Bryan J
- Affiliation:
- Western College of Veterinary Medicine · Canada
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old male Clydesdale horse was brought in because he was experiencing belly pain and trouble urinating. After some tests, the veterinarians found that he had kidney stones blocking his urinary tract and some swelling in his kidney, along with signs of long-term kidney disease. The owners chose not to go ahead with surgery, so the horse was treated with antibiotics and changes to his diet instead. The outcome of this treatment is not specified, so it's unclear how well he responded to the medical management.
Abstract
A 12-year-old Clydesdale gelding was presented for colic and dysuria. Obstructive urolithiasis and chronic renal disease were diagnosed via transurethral endoscopy and percutaneous ultrasonography. Nephroliths, hydronephrosis, and peri-ureteral fibrosis were present. Surgical intervention was declined and the gelding was managed medically with antibiotics and dietary modification.
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