Conservative management of uroperitoneum in a gelding
Gibson, K.T.; Trotter, G.W.; Gustafson, S.B.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 200(11): 1692-1694
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 1624348 Document Number: 401187
Uroperitoneum as a sequela to urethral calculus in an adult gelding was successfully managed by use of subischial urethrotomy and abdominal drainage. Necrosis of bladder mucosa was seen endoscopically, but a tear or rupture was never identified. Peritonitis developed but was controlled with antibacterial treatment. Although uroperitoneum is usually a sequela to bladder rupture and the ideal treatment is surgical repair, conservative management may be warranted in selected cases.