Medical management of ureteral stricture-induced hydronephrosis in a cat.
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 3-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for hematuria. Ultrasonography and CT scanning identified moderate right-side hydronephrosis associated with right proximal and distal ureteral strictures, as well as partial stenosis of the left distal ureter. Medical management, including fluid therapy, ureteral muscle relaxants, and corticosteroids, was initiated but failed to improve progressive renal pelvic dilation as assessed on serial ultrasound scans. This case highlights the limited efficacy of conservative therapy and contributes to the growing body of evidence on the management of feline ureteral strictures.
Source: PubMed
Author: Xinyu Elvina Li
Institutions: Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7160564804
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