TY - JOUR
T1 - Canine calcium oxalate urolithiasis
T2 - Case-based applications of therapeutic principles
AU - Lulich, J. P.
AU - Osborne, C. A.
AU - Lekcharoensuk, C.
AU - Allen, T. A.
AU - Nakagawa, Y.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - The case study presented here illustrates the diagnosis and management of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in a Bichon Frise, a breed at increased risk for this type of stone. If the Bichon Frise had persistent hypercalcemia, we would have evaluated serum concentrations of ionized calcium, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D to identify an underlying cause. Because his urine was alkaline, additional potassium citrate was not provided. Likewise, as a fortified diet was fed to him, vitamin B6 therapy was not considered. This case study illustrates the benefits of radiographic evaluation immediately following surgery and during follow-up examinations. If we had postponed radiographs until the patient developed clinical signs, additional surgical procedures may have been required.
AB - The case study presented here illustrates the diagnosis and management of calcium oxalate urolithiasis in a Bichon Frise, a breed at increased risk for this type of stone. If the Bichon Frise had persistent hypercalcemia, we would have evaluated serum concentrations of ionized calcium, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D to identify an underlying cause. Because his urine was alkaline, additional potassium citrate was not provided. Likewise, as a fortified diet was fed to him, vitamin B6 therapy was not considered. This case study illustrates the benefits of radiographic evaluation immediately following surgery and during follow-up examinations. If we had postponed radiographs until the patient developed clinical signs, additional surgical procedures may have been required.
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U2 - 10.1016/S0195-5616(99)50008-9
DO - 10.1016/S0195-5616(99)50008-9
M3 - Review article
C2 - 10028155
AN - SCOPUS:0032914366
SN - 0195-5616
VL - 29
SP - 123
EP - 139
JO - Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice
JF - Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice
IS - 1
ER -