Unilateral nephrectomy for hydronephrosis in a pet rabbit

Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2006 Sep;9(3):633-41. doi: 10.1016/j.cvex.2006.05.009.

Abstract

A young rabbit was diagnosed with unilateral hydronephrosis. The affected kidney was surgically removed. Nearly 3 years after the nephrectomy, the rabbit is doing well. The diagnosis, surgery, and pathophysiology of unilateral renal obstruction are discussed in this article.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Hydronephrosis / surgery
  • Hydronephrosis / veterinary*
  • Nephrectomy / methods
  • Nephrectomy / veterinary*
  • Rabbits / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography