Nephro-cutaneous fistula in a dog
Lobetti, R.G.; Irvine-Smith, G.S.
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 77(1): 40-41
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1019-9128 PMID: 16700475 Document Number: 599255
Nephro-cutaneous fistula, although reported in humans, has not been reported in the dog. In humans the majority of cases develop in patients with a history of previous renal surgery, renal trauma, renal tumours, or chronic urinary tract infection with abscess formation. The dog in this report developed a nephro-cutaneous fistula secondary to a traumatic induced renal abscess with formation of a draining sinus tract to the exterior of the body. The animal underwent simple nephrectomy, which resulted in complete resolution of the fistula.