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What is a potential complication of ureteral stent placement in dogs?
What is a potential complication of ureteral stent placement in dogs?
What is the primary method of ureteral stent placement in female dogs?
What is the primary method of ureteral stent placement in female dogs?
What is the primary purpose of ureteral stent placement in dogs?
What is the primary purpose of ureteral stent placement in dogs?
In which type of ureteroliths can the stone sometimes pass around the ureteral stent?
In which type of ureteroliths can the stone sometimes pass around the ureteral stent?
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What is required for ureterotomy in cats?
What is required for ureterotomy in cats?
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What is the purpose of administration of antibiotics and feeding a dissolution diet in dogs with infection-induced struvite ureteroliths?
What is the purpose of administration of antibiotics and feeding a dissolution diet in dogs with infection-induced struvite ureteroliths?
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What type of nephroliths are not amenable to dissolution?
What type of nephroliths are not amenable to dissolution?
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What is the limitation of open surgical option, bisection nephrotomy, in treating nephroliths?
What is the limitation of open surgical option, bisection nephrotomy, in treating nephroliths?
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What is the purpose of placing a ureteral stent in the treatment of ureteroliths?
What is the purpose of placing a ureteral stent in the treatment of ureteroliths?
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What is the advantage of percutaneous nephrolithomy (PCNL) in treating nephroliths?
What is the advantage of percutaneous nephrolithomy (PCNL) in treating nephroliths?
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What is the potential complication of ureterotomy in dogs?
What is the potential complication of ureterotomy in dogs?
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What is the purpose of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in treating nephroliths?
What is the purpose of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in treating nephroliths?
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What is the preferred treatment for dogs with highly recurrent nephroliths?
What is the preferred treatment for dogs with highly recurrent nephroliths?
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When is medical management of ureteral obstruction not recommended?
When is medical management of ureteral obstruction not recommended?
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What is the advantage of subcutaneous ureteral bypass over ureteral stents?
What is the advantage of subcutaneous ureteral bypass over ureteral stents?
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What is the outcome of repeated SWL treatments in dogs with highly recurrent nephroliths?
What is the outcome of repeated SWL treatments in dogs with highly recurrent nephroliths?
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What is the purpose of administering alpha-adrenergic antagonists in medical management of ureteral obstruction?
What is the purpose of administering alpha-adrenergic antagonists in medical management of ureteral obstruction?
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What is the common complication associated with subcutaneous ureteral bypass placement?
What is the common complication associated with subcutaneous ureteral bypass placement?
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What is the purpose of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in dogs?
What is the purpose of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in dogs?
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What is a key factor mentioned for successful SWL treatment in dogs?
What is a key factor mentioned for successful SWL treatment in dogs?
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Approximately what percentage of dogs required more than one SWL treatment for complete fragmentation of their nephroliths?
Approximately what percentage of dogs required more than one SWL treatment for complete fragmentation of their nephroliths?
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What is the success rate of SWL treatment for dogs with obstructed ureteroliths?
What is the success rate of SWL treatment for dogs with obstructed ureteroliths?
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What is necessary for ureterorenoscopy using flexible digital ureteroscope in dogs after the ureter dilates from the ureteral stent?
What is necessary for ureterorenoscopy using flexible digital ureteroscope in dogs after the ureter dilates from the ureteral stent?
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What is the veterinary imaging technique that is often used for managing complicated nephrolithiasis in animals?
What is the veterinary imaging technique that is often used for managing complicated nephrolithiasis in animals?
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Which publication provides consensus recommendations on the treatment and prevention of uroliths in dogs and cats?
Which publication provides consensus recommendations on the treatment and prevention of uroliths in dogs and cats?
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Which veterinary technique involves the use of shock waves for treating nephrolithiasis and ureterolithiasis in animals?
Which veterinary technique involves the use of shock waves for treating nephrolithiasis and ureterolithiasis in animals?
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In the study focusing on cats, what was the primary method used for treating benign ureteral obstruction?
In the study focusing on cats, what was the primary method used for treating benign ureteral obstruction?
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What is a technique used to prevent the passage of kidney or ureter stones in cats by providing support to the ureter walls?
What is a technique used to prevent the passage of kidney or ureter stones in cats by providing support to the ureter walls?
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Which imaging technique is often employed for guiding interventions in veterinary medicine?
Which imaging technique is often employed for guiding interventions in veterinary medicine?
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