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Dissolution of a struvite nephrolith in a dog
Summary
Surgical removal of struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) calculi and subsequent treatments led to the dissolution of a large renal calculus in a Great Dane. This suggests urine chemistry changes can resolve existing kidney stones.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Nephrology
- Urology
Background:
- Kidney stones (renal calculi) are a concern in canine urology.
- Struvite calculi are common, often associated with urinary tract infections.