Ureteronefrectomía unilateral secundaria a hidronefrosis por hiperplasia vesical.

Abstract

Hydronephrosis is the consequence of a partial or total obstruction of the urinary flow, which will generate a dilation of the renal pelvis, subsequently an atrophy of the renal parenchyma and will be reflected in a loss of function. Ureteronephrectomy is the surgical procedure where the kidney is partially or totally removed, indicated for various pathologies including hydronephrosis. The clinical case of a 13-year-old male dog of the Beagle breed is reported, which was presented for consultation due to decay, loss of appetite, hematuria, dysuria with a history of bladder hyperplasia, on clinical examination the patient presented refraction to abdominal palpation. which indicated severe pain, a abdominal distension, dry pink mucous membranes, 6% dehydration, mild tachycardia and tachypnea. As part of the diagnostic plan, complementary tests were taken corresponding to a complete blood count, chem 10, abdominal ultrasound in which a mass was found inside the bladder, occupying a large part of it, for which reason hydronephrosis secondary to a presumptive diagnosis was established. bladder hyperplasia.