Today's Daily Dose: Transurethral lithotripsy

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When should this procedure be considered?

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“While probably not feasible for general practitioners, transurethral lithotripsy should be considered on a referral basis for animals in poor health that are at risk for a prolonged anesthetic time or open abdominal or urethral surgical approach, that have undergone multiple surgeries, or that may have urogenital tract neoplasia.”

-Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

From Research Updates: Transurethral lithotripsy in dogs: A minimally invasive option for urolith removal?

 

 

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