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[Post-traumatic urethral obstruction with bladder rupture in a calf].

L Bettinelli1, K Nuss

  • 1Institut für Tierpathologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Tierarztliche Praxis
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A calf experienced urinary blockage and fluid buildup due to a urethral hematoma. This led to bladder rupture and uroperitoneum, a serious condition requiring prompt veterinary attention.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Pathology
  • Bovine Health

Background:

  • Uroperitoneum is a critical condition in calves characterized by urine accumulation in the abdominal cavity.
  • Causes can include congenital defects, trauma, or obstructive uropathies.

Observation:

  • A three-month-old male calf presented with anuria (inability to urinate), abdominal distension (ascites), and elevated blood urea levels.
  • Clinical signs indicated severe urinary tract obstruction and subsequent complications.

Findings:

  • Post-mortem examination identified a urethral wall hematoma as the primary cause of obstruction.
  • The hematoma led to a rupture of the urinary bladder, resulting in uroperitoneum.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing obstructive uropathies in calves.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention for urethral obstructions can be life-saving in bovine patients.
  • Hematomas of the urethral wall are a potential cause of fatal uroperitoneum in young cattle.

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