[Cystoscopy in a heifer with rupture of a patent urachus].
This case report describes the clinical, ultrasonographic and cystoscopic findings and treatment in a two-year-old Swiss Braunvieh heifer with rupture of a patent urachus. The lead signs in the seven-month-pregnant heifer were markedly abnormal general condition and demeanour and a pear-shaped abdomen. The heifer had severe azotaemia, and abdominal ultrasonography revealed ascites, which was diagnosed as uroperitoneum based on an elevated creatinine level in the fluid. A patent urachus was identified during cystoscopy; the endoscope could be advanced beyond the apex of the urinary bladder into the urachus. Based on all the findings, a diagnosis of uroperitoneum attributable to rupture of a patent urachus was made. The urachus was ligated twice via a left-flank laparotomy. The general condition normalised within a few days of surgery, and the patient calved normally and was in good health at follow-up evaluation.
Braun
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Departement für Nutztiere der Universität Zürich, Winterthurestr. 260, CH-8057 Zürich. ubraun@vetclinics.uzh.ch
Previtali
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Fürst
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Wehrli
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M
Muggli
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D000818:Animals; D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D011247:Pregnancy; D011270:Pregnancy, Animal; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000009:adverse effects; D014497:Urachus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery