Case report

Nephrectomy for the treatment of ectopic ureter in a Holstein heifer calf

Authors

  • Elizabeth J. Hammer Department of Clinical Studies, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square PA 19348
  • Jan F. Hawkins Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette IN 47906
  • Thomas J. Divers Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853
  • Lynn Sammons Willowcreek Animal Hospital, RD 2 Box 2037, Reading PA 19605

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol34no2p101-103

Keywords:

case reports, cattle breeds, diagnosis, ectopia, kidney diseases, malpositions, nephrectomy, surgery, treatment, ureter, urinary tract diseases

Abstract

A two week-old Holstein heifer was examined for dribbling of urine and scalding of the perineum since birth. The history and clinical findings were suggestive of an ectopic ureter. Contrast radiography, endoscopic examination of the vagina and urinary bladder, and ultrasonography were supportive of a left ectopic ureter. A definitive diagnosis of a left ectopic ureter and hydronephrosis was made during abdominal exploratory surgery. The left kidney and ureter were removed. The calf recovered without complications or urinary incontinence.

Author Biography

Lynn Sammons, Willowcreek Animal Hospital, RD 2 Box 2037, Reading PA 19605

Deceased

Cover image of Volume 34, no.2 of the Bovine Practitioner: three photographs placed on top of an image of Mt. Rushmore at dawn. From top clockwise the photographs are of a herd of bison grazing on a field, a view of the badlands national park at sunrise, and the statue of Crazy Horse Monument with the view of the unfinished monument in the background

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Published

2000-05-01

How to Cite

Hammer, E. J., Hawkins, J. F., Divers, T. J., & Sammons, L. (2000). Case report: Nephrectomy for the treatment of ectopic ureter in a Holstein heifer calf. The Bovine Practitioner, 34(2), 101–103. https://doi.org/10.21423/bovine-vol34no2p101-103

Issue

Vol. 34, No. 2 (2000 May)

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