Unilateral nephrectomy as a treatment for renal trauma in a foal.
A 2-day-old Warmblood colt foal was referred for evaluation of progressive abdominal distension and lethargy. Haemoperitoneum was diagnosed and a ventral midline laparotomy revealed capsular rupture, sub capsular haematoma and haemorrhage of the left kidney. Unilateral nephrectomy was performed and the foal recovered uneventfully, with no reported complications 1 year later.
Mitchell
K J
KJ
University Veterinary Centre Camden, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, 410 Werombi Road, Camden, New South Wales 2570.
Dowling
B A
BA
Hughes
K J
KJ
Dart
A J
AJ
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D007668:Kidney / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D009392:Nephrectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome