Neodymium:Yttrium-aluminum-Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser ablation of an obstructive urethral polyp in a dog |
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| Authors: | Elwick Kathleen E Melendez Lynda D Higbee Russell G Blaik Margaret A Ritchey Jerry W Lucroy Michael D |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, 001 BVMTH, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA. |
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| Abstract: | A miniature schnauzer presented for evaluation of a persistent lower urinary tract obstruction. Further examination revealed that the dog had developed an obstructive, inflammatory polyp secondary to a long-standing urinary tract infection. The polyp was located within the proximal urethra and interfered with normal voiding. The polyp was visualized using flexible endoscopy and then was successfully ablated using the neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser. The Nd:YAG laser is a potentially useful tool for treating various lesions of the lower urinary tract. |
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