Modified tube cystotomy for management of obstructive urolithiasis in young male bovines: A review of 9 cases

Abstract

Obstructive urolithiasis is majoritily a complaint of male calves with tube cystotomy as the advised treatment, however the tube blockage is one of the post surgical complaints. This complication is reduced when modified technique of single stab incision is used for insertion of tube in abdominal cavity. The present study was conducted on 9 male bovine calves (8-Cattle and 1-Buffalo) presented with history of anuria and anorexia. Trans-abdominal B-mode ultrasonograhic examination with 3.5-5.0MHz transducer was adequate to visualize the urinary bladder in all calves. The urinary bladder was intact in 2 calves whereas in remaining 7 calves urine was present in the peritoneal cavity either due to complete (n =6) or subserous (n =1) rupture of the urinary bladder. Modified tube cystotomy followed by oral feeding of ammonium chloride 5gm total dose daily up to 10 days is practical and field applicable method for treatment of obstructive urolithiasis in male bovine calves.

Obstructive urolithiasis in buffalo calves (Bubalus bubalis): Serum changes of Vitamins A and D and efficacy of surgical management using tube cystostomy

“…This age was susceptible for obstructive urolithiasis in buffalo calves as reported in the good diagnostic tool for different internal disorders, especially in cattle and buffaloes [31,32]. It is helpful in determining the conditions of the urinary system, especially the kidneys and urinary bladder [7,33,34]. It is considered the primary diagnostic imaging technique in diagnosis of cases with obstructive urolithiasis [35].…”

“…In the present study, ultrasonography was very helpful and diagnostic in cases with bladder atony. It helps to visualize the bladder contour and uroperitoneum in bladder rupture cases [7,34].…”

Congenital urethral dilatation in cattle calves: Diagnosis and surgical intervention

“…Urethral dilatation is one of the urinary tract problems that may be either acquired due to obstruction of the urethra or congenital due to hereditary factors [19][20][21][22]. Bacterial urethritis and surgical manipulation could also result in partial obstruction of a part of the urethra which predisposes to urethral dilatation in other parts [12,17].…”