Obstructive urethral calculi in the male camel: report of two cases

Two cases of obstructive urethral calculi in the male dromedary camel are reported. Infection, metabolic disorders, malnutrition and climatic stress are cited as possible causes. The diagnosis and the surgical treatment of this condition are discussed, with particular reference to the anatomy of the...

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Published inVeterinary record Vol. 117; no. 19; pp. 494 - 496
Main Author Kock, R.A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 09.11.1985
Subjects
Animals
camels
Camelus
disease diagnosis
Male
surgery
Urethral Obstruction - pathology
Urethral Obstruction - veterinary
urinary calculi
Urinary Calculi - pathology
Urinary Calculi - veterinary
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Summary:Two cases of obstructive urethral calculi in the male dromedary camel are reported. Infection, metabolic disorders, malnutrition and climatic stress are cited as possible causes. The diagnosis and the surgical treatment of this condition are discussed, with particular reference to the anatomy of the camel's penis.
ISSN:0042-4900
2042-7670
DOI:10.1136/vr.117.19.494