Utility of radiopaque urinary catheter placement before computed tomographic examination in two dogs with multiple pelvic fractures

Pelvic fractures are a common sequel to traumatic injuries in dogs, often caused by vehicular collisions. Urethral injury is a recognised complication of pelvic trauma. Retrograde positive contrast urethrography is frequently used to evaluate the urethra, which can easily be performed in a primary c...

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Published in:Veterinary record case reports 2018-10, Vol.6 (4), p.n/a
Main Authors: Davies, Daniel, Martin, Stephen, Hoey, Séamus Edward
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
anatomy
Bones
Case reports
Catheters
computed tomography (CT)
diagnostic imaging
Dogs
Fractures
Injuries
Primary care
Trauma
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Summary:Pelvic fractures are a common sequel to traumatic injuries in dogs, often caused by vehicular collisions. Urethral injury is a recognised complication of pelvic trauma. Retrograde positive contrast urethrography is frequently used to evaluate the urethra, which can easily be performed in a primary care setting during initial diagnostic investigation. Patients with complex pelvic fractures are regularly referred for specialist surgical treatment where they may undergo preoperative CT examination. The authors describe the utility of preplacing a radiopaque urinary catheter in two patients with multiple pelvic fractures before CT examination in order to aid clear delineation of urethral location. The placement of a hyperattenuating indwelling urinary catheter before CT examination in both dogs with multiple pelvic fractures significantly aided identification of urethral location, which influenced surgical planning and aided patient management.
ISSN:2052-6121
2052-6121
DOI:10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000682