Unilateral Nephrectomy for Treatment of Renal Disease in Cattle

Authors

  • David E. Anderson Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • Lowell T. Midla Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • André Desrochers College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec
  • D. Michael Rings Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • Bruce L. Hull Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
  • Guy St-Jean Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
  • Marie Babkine College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal, Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985789

Keywords:

Renal disease, unilateral nephrectomy, survival, productivity

Abstract

Renal disease is occasionally diagnosed in cattle, is usually bilateral and medical therapy the treatment of choice. Nephrectomy may be performed in selected cases where a single kidney primarily is involved. We hypothesized that unilateral nephrectomy can be performed successfully in affected cattle and that these cattle can remain productive members of the herd. The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine medical records of cattle having unilateral nephrectomy and determine survival and productivity in affected cattle.

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Published

1998-09-24

Issue

1998

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