True vaginal prolapse associated with retroflection of the urinary bladder in a bitch

True vaginal prolapse is rare in bitches and is most likely to occur near whelping. A 2-year-old intact female Brazilian mastiff, 39.5 kg, had a true vaginal prolapse associated with urinary bladder retroflection; the female was in estrus, and concomitantly had diarrhea for 3 d, plus vaginal hyperpl...

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Published inCanadian veterinary journal Vol. 64; no. 3; pp. 252 - 256
Main Authors Beretta, Samara, Apparício, Maricy, de Castro Moraes, Paola, Ribeiro, Camila Vasconcelos, Estevam, Marina Vilela, Smargiassi, Nathalia Franzoni, Maronezi, Marjury Cristina, Bonacin, Yuri da Silva, Toniollo, Gilson Hélio, Gimenes, Lindsay Unno
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Canadian Veterinary Medical Association 01.03.2023
Subjects
Animals
Diarrhea - veterinary
Dog Diseases
Dogs
Estrus
Female
Scientific
Urethra
Urinary Bladder
Uterine Prolapse - veterinary
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Summary:True vaginal prolapse is rare in bitches and is most likely to occur near whelping. A 2-year-old intact female Brazilian mastiff, 39.5 kg, had a true vaginal prolapse associated with urinary bladder retroflection; the female was in estrus, and concomitantly had diarrhea for 3 d, plus vaginal hyperplasia, and ultimately a vaginal prolapse. Ultrasound examination and retrograde urethrocystography were extremely important for detection and identification of the position (retroflection) of the urinary bladder within the prolapsed vagina. These tools, therefore, are recommended for a conclusive diagnosis and surgical planning, to avoid trans- and postoperative complications, e.g., urethral damage or bladder rupture. Prompt diagnosis and surgical correction enabled a favorable prognosis and rapid postoperative recovery, avoiding complications or ultimately death of the dog.
Bibliography:0008-5286(20230301)64:3L.252;1-
ISSN:0008-5286