Diagnosis and initial management of uroabdomen in dogs and cats. (2nd August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fioletti, Alberto; Gosling, Mark; Trimble, Toby
• Is Part Of: Companion animal. Volume 27:Number 8(2022)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2022-08-02
• Subjects: bladder -- hyperkalaemia -- shock -- trauma -- uroabdomen -- fluid; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Pet medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.12968/coan.2021.0085
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-0889

Abstract

Abstract : Uroabdomen is a life-threatening condition occurring in dogs and cats, caused by loss of integrity of the urinary tract. A prompt diagnosis can be achieved by recognition and analysis of abdominal free fluid. A clinician's initial focus should be on treating potentially fatal complications, such as shock and hyperkalaemia, and providing adequate analgesia to the animal. Different urinary diversion techniques can then be considered, according to the site of leakage within the urinary tract, to stabilise the animal before a definitive treatment is performed. This article discusses how to diagnose uroabdomen and treat the early life-threatening complications.