title: IMAGING DIAGNOSIS - USE OF MULTIPHASE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC UROGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF URETERAL TEAR IN A 6-DAY-OLD FOAL.
abstract: A 6-day-old foal was evaluated for depression and inappetence. After initial stabilization, the filly developed a hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis and persistent hypercreatinemia. Abdominal ultrasound revealed fluid accumulation around the left kidney and a well-defined rounded fluid filled structure dorsal to the urinary bladder. Computed tomography revealed a partial tear of the left ureter with distension of the retroperitoneal membrane. Exploratory celiotomy was performed to allow left kidney nephrectomy. At 6 months follow-up, the filly was growing normally without complications. Ultrasound and CT imaging in this case provided an accurate diagnosis and a presurgical aid to select the appropriate therapeutic approach.
authors: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia, Italy.
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Beccati
authors: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14850.
authors: Marta
authors: M
authors: Cercone
authors: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia, Italy.
authors: Giovanni
authors: G
authors: Angeli
authors: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia, Italy.
authors: Isabella
authors: I
authors: Santinelli
authors: Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Via San Costanzo 4, 06126, Perugia, Italy.
authors: Marco
authors: M
authors: Pepe
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000662:veterinary; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014567:Urography / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: abdominal ultrasound; computed tomography; ureteral tear; urography