Bladder Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are bladder stones?
A
Frequently caused by calculi
2
Q
List the 5 different stones
A
- Calcium Oxalate
- Struvite
- Calcium Phosphate
- Cystine
- Ammonium urate
3
Q
What do these stones cause?
A
Recurrent cystitis, haematuria and stranguria
4
Q
How are these managed?
A
Medically, diets or surgically
5
Q
How is the surgery performed ?
A
the calculi is removed via a cystotomy
6
Q
Patient Prep
A
The patient is placed in dorsal recumbency with the limbs secured to the table appropriately. - Clip can be limited to the caudal half of the abdomen.
