Journal of Veterinary Clinics (한국임상수의학회지)

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Radiographic Features of Traumatically Caused Retroflexion of Urinary Bladder in Two Dogs

  • Lee, Hae-Beom (College of Veterinary Medicine, Ilinois University) ;
  • Kang, Hye-Won (College of Veterinary Medicine, Second stage Brain Korea 21, Bio-Safety Research Institute Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Min-Su (College of Veterinary Medicine, Second stage Brain Korea 21, Bio-Safety Research Institute Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Kim, Nam-Soo (College of Veterinary Medicine, Second stage Brain Korea 21, Bio-Safety Research Institute Chonbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Ki-Chang (College of Veterinary Medicine, Second stage Brain Korea 21, Bio-Safety Research Institute Chonbuk National University)
  • Published : 2008.12.31
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Abstract

The urinary bladder retroflexion, flipped over backwards into the pelvic canal, by trauma has been rarely reported in dogs. This paper describes clinical and radiological features of urinary bladder retroflexion in two dogs with a history of traffic accident. The main clinical signs were hind limb lameness, severe pain and dysuria. Radiography and ultrasonography were performed to evaluate the patient's damages. No remarkable findings were observed except pelvic fracture on survey radiograph. On cystourethrography, caudal displacement and retroflexion of the bladders were identified. Cystopexy was performed and the bladders were repositioned. After surgery one dog with severe azotemia and bilateral hydroureteronephrosis was deteriorated noticeably and euthanized by request of the owner, while the other dog was recovered no recurrence of the problem by 12 months post-surgery. It should be considered that contrast study and serial assessment in urinary tract be important to demonstrate the evidence of bladder retroflexion and evaluate the prognosis in dogs with severe trauma.

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