Treatment of Nephroliths and Ureteroliths

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What is a potential complication of ureteral stent placement in dogs?

Ureteral stricture

Stent mineralization (correct)

Ureteral perforation

All of the above

What is the primary method of ureteral stent placement in female dogs?

Open cystotomy

Temporary perineal access

Laparoscopic-assisted cystostomy

Retrograde via cystoscopy (correct)

What is the primary purpose of ureteral stent placement in dogs?

To bypass the ureteral obstruction (correct)

To promote passive ureteral dilation

To remove the ureterolith

To induce struvite ureteroliths

In which type of ureteroliths can the stone sometimes pass around the ureteral stent?

Infection-induced ureteroliths Signup and view all the answers

What is required for ureterotomy in cats?

Microsurgical experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administration of antibiotics and feeding a dissolution diet in dogs with infection-induced struvite ureteroliths?

To dissolve the ureterolith Signup and view all the answers

What type of nephroliths are not amenable to dissolution?

Calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate nephroliths Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of open surgical option, bisection nephrotomy, in treating nephroliths?

It is challenging to completely remove nephroliths Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of placing a ureteral stent in the treatment of ureteroliths?

To facilitate medical dissolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of percutaneous nephrolithomy (PCNL) in treating nephroliths?

It is used to remove large staghorn nephroliths Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication of ureterotomy in dogs?

A number of potential complications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in treating nephroliths?

To break down nephroliths into smaller fragments Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred treatment for dogs with highly recurrent nephroliths?

Repeated SWL treatments Signup and view all the answers

When is medical management of ureteral obstruction not recommended?

When there is evidence of complete obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of subcutaneous ureteral bypass over ureteral stents?

It can be flushed to remove occlusions Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of repeated SWL treatments in dogs with highly recurrent nephroliths?

Successful treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering alpha-adrenergic antagonists in medical management of ureteral obstruction?

To facilitate ureteral relaxation and passage of ureteroliths Signup and view all the answers

What is the common complication associated with subcutaneous ureteral bypass placement?

Leakage or kinking of the tubing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) in dogs?

To fragment and remove uroliths Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor mentioned for successful SWL treatment in dogs?

Fragmentation of uroliths into small fragments Signup and view all the answers

Approximately what percentage of dogs required more than one SWL treatment for complete fragmentation of their nephroliths?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What is the success rate of SWL treatment for dogs with obstructed ureteroliths?

76% Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for ureterorenoscopy using flexible digital ureteroscope in dogs after the ureter dilates from the ureteral stent?

Passive dilation of ureter Signup and view all the answers

What is the veterinary imaging technique that is often used for managing complicated nephrolithiasis in animals?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

Which publication provides consensus recommendations on the treatment and prevention of uroliths in dogs and cats?

ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Recommendations Signup and view all the answers

Which veterinary technique involves the use of shock waves for treating nephrolithiasis and ureterolithiasis in animals?

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Signup and view all the answers

In the study focusing on cats, what was the primary method used for treating benign ureteral obstruction?

Subcutaneous ureteral bypass device Signup and view all the answers

What is a technique used to prevent the passage of kidney or ureter stones in cats by providing support to the ureter walls?

Ureteral stenting Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is often employed for guiding interventions in veterinary medicine?

Fluoroscopy Signup and view all the answers