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

Authors
Streeter, RN Washburn, KE Higbee, RG Bartels, KE
Citation
Rn. Streeter et al., Laser lithotripsy of a urethral calculus via ischial urethrotomy in a steer, J AM VET ME, 219(5), 2001, pp. 640-643
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
00031488 → ACNP
Volume
219
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
640 - 643
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-1488(20010901)219:5<640:LLOAUC>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
A chromium-thulium-holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser can be us ed for lithotripsy in cattle; most types of uroliths can be fragmented with a Ho:YAG laser. Ischial urethrotomy provides rapid access to the bladder for catheterizatio n and to the obstructive uroliths for lithotripsy in cattle with obstructiv e urolithiasis; however, the incidence of complications associated with sec ond intention healing of ischial urethrotomies is unknown.