Laser lithotripsy of a urethral calculus via ischial urethrotomy in a steer

A steer examined because of obstructive urolithiasis and urethral rupture underwent laser lithotripsy, using a chromium-thulium-holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser inserted through an ischial urethrotomy. Procedures were performed with caudal epidural anesthesia. Six months after surgery,...

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Published in:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 219; no. 5; pp. 640 - 643
Main Authors:	Streeter, R N, Washburn, K E, Higbee, R G, Bartels, K E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-09-2001
Subjects:	Animals Cattle Cattle Diseases - therapy Lithotripsy, Laser - methods Lithotripsy, Laser - veterinary Male Treatment Outcome Ureteral Calculi - therapy Ureteral Calculi - veterinary Urethra - surgery
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Summary:	A steer examined because of obstructive urolithiasis and urethral rupture underwent laser lithotripsy, using a chromium-thulium-holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser inserted through an ischial urethrotomy. Procedures were performed with caudal epidural anesthesia. Six months after surgery, the urethra was patent with no clinical evidence of urethral stricture or fistula. Ischial urethrotomy provided rapid access to the bladder for catheterization and to the obstructive urolith for lithotripsy. Laser lithotripsy was a rapid and effective means of urolith removal in this steer.
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ISSN:	0003-1488
DOI:	10.2460/javma.2001.219.640