Hemiurothorax following diaphragmatic hernia and kidney prolapse in a cat

A 3-year-old cat was presented with increasing dyspnoea over the past four days. Unilateral pleural effusion was diagnosed and a modified transudate was drained several times. Surgical exploration revealed intra-thoracic prolapse of the left kidney and partial herniation of the spleen through a dors...

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Published in:Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2003-04, Vol.5 (2), p.91-96
Main Authors: Störk, C.K, Hamaide, A.J, Schwedes, C, Clercx, C.M, Snaps, F.R, Balligand, M.H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal health
Animals
Case Report
Cat Diseases - diagnosis
Cat Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Cat Diseases - pathology
Cat Diseases - surgery
Cats
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hemothorax - etiology
Hemothorax - veterinary
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - complications
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnosis
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - veterinary
Kidney Diseases - complications
Kidney Diseases - diagnosis
Kidney Diseases - veterinary
Life sciences
Médecine vétérinaire & santé animale
Nephrectomy
Prolapse
Radiography
Sciences du vivant
Veterinary medicine
Veterinary medicine & animal health
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Summary:A 3-year-old cat was presented with increasing dyspnoea over the past four days. Unilateral pleural effusion was diagnosed and a modified transudate was drained several times. Surgical exploration revealed intra-thoracic prolapse of the left kidney and partial herniation of the spleen through a dorsal, circumferential diaphragmatic tear. Biochemical analysis of the pleural fluid confirmed urothorax. Due to excessive fibrin deposit on the well-vascularised kidney it was impossible to re-establish left urinary pathways. Left-sided nephrectomy and diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy were performed. Postoperative recovery was uneventful and complete. This is the first report of an urothorax in veterinary medical literature.
ISSN:1098-612X
1532-2750
1532-2750
DOI:10.1016/S1098-612X(02)00097-9