Urothorax Associated with Uroperitoneum in a Dog Without Diaphragmatic Disruption

J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 2015 Jul-Aug;51(4):256-9. doi: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6156. Epub 2015 Jun 17.

Abstract

Accumulation of urine in the pleural space secondary to uroperitoneum with no disruption of the diaphragm appears to be a rare pathological condition. A 2 yr old male mixed-breed dog was referred with dyspnea and abdominal pain after a road traffic accident. Plain radiographs demonstrated pleural effusion and reduced serosal detail in the abdominal cavity that was compatible with fluid accumulation. Retrograde urethrography revealed a pelvic urethra rupture. Biochemical analysis of the pleural and abdominal fluid confirmed the diagnosis of urothorax and uroperitoneum. The dog underwent a prepubic urethrostomy and intensive care management. The dog was reported to be in good health after a follow up time of 10 mo. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first reported case of urothorax associated with uroperitoneum with no detectable defects of the diaphragm in a dog.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic*
  • Animals
  • Ascitic Fluid / chemistry
  • Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Dog Diseases / etiology
  • Dog Diseases / pathology
  • Dog Diseases / surgery
  • Dogs
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Cavity
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology
  • Pleural Effusion / veterinary
  • Rupture / veterinary
  • Thoracic Cavity / chemistry
  • Urethra / injuries*
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urine*
  • Urography
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications
  • Wounds and Injuries / veterinary*