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Nephro-cutaneous fistula in a dog
R G Lobetti1, G S Irvine-Smith
1Bryanston Veterinary Hospital, PO Box 67092, Bryanston, 2021 South Africa. rlobetti@mweb.co.za
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
|May 17, 2006
Summary
Nephro-cutaneous fistula, a rare condition, was documented in a dog for the first time. Surgical removal of the affected kidney successfully resolved the fistula.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Nephrology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Nephro-cutaneous fistula is a rare condition, primarily documented in human medicine.
- Pre-existing conditions like renal surgery, trauma, tumors, or infections often precede human cases.
Observation:
- This report details the first documented case of nephro-cutaneous fistula in a dog.
- The canine patient presented with a draining sinus tract secondary to a traumatic renal abscess.
Findings:
- The dog's nephro-cutaneous fistula developed as a complication of a traumatic renal abscess.
- A simple nephrectomy was performed on the affected canine.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical presentation of nephro-cutaneous fistulas to include canine species.
- Simple nephrectomy proved to be an effective treatment for resolving nephro-cutaneous fistula in this canine patient.