title: Nephro-cutaneous fistula in a dog.
abstract: Nephro-cutaneous fistula, although reported in humans, has not been reported in the dog. In humans the majority of cases develop in patients with a history of previous renal surgery, renal trauma, renal tumours, or chronic urinary tract infection with abscess formation. The dog in this report developed a nephro-cutaneous fistula secondary to a traumatic induced renal abscess with formation of a draining sinus tract to the exterior of the body. The animal underwent simple nephrectomy, which resulted in complete resolution of the fistula.
authors.affiliation: Bryanston Veterinary Hospital, PO Box 67092, Bryanston, 2021 South Africa. rlobetti@mweb.co.za
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Lobetti
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Irvine-Smith
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome