Iatrogenic (ovario-hysterectomy) hydro-nephrosis and hydro-ureter in a female boxer dog: case report.

摘要

A case of iatrogenic hydroureter and hydronephrosis after spay surgery in a 2 year old female boxer dog is described. One month after caesarian section and ovario-hysterectomy, an abdominal mass was found during amniocentesis. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed hydronephrosis and hydroureter with normal urine and blood test values. Exploratory laparotomy showed a ligature on the left ureter near the uterine stump and the affected kidney was drained. Nephrectomy had to be performed due to the large loss of renal parenchyma. Five months after surgery the dog appeared healthy. The findings suggest that due caution should be taken before routine elective spay surgery. A timely diagnosis of iatrogenic ureter ligature avoids kidney damage.