Urolithiasis in small ruminants. I. A retrospective evaluation of urethrostomy.
A retrospective study on the results of urethrostomy in 28 small ruminants was made. Ten animals were euthanised during surgery. In the 18 remaining animals short-term results were good. Recurrence of symptoms occurred in 8 animals (45%). Five animals were operated a second time, leading to 4 recurrences. Two animals were operated a third time and remained free of symptoms.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006041:Goats; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*