Results suggested that in cats, VBO for removal of inflammatory polyps or masses is unlikely to affect hearing as measured via air-conducted BAER. Most cats developed short-term Horner syndrome. Cats with deafness prior to surgery did not regain auditory function. Ventral bulla osteotomy to remove nasopharyngeal polyps or masses provided no functional advantage with regard to restoration of hearing, compared with other surgical techniques. Polyp recurrence and long-term adverse effects were uncommon.
History:A 4-month-old sexually intact female Golden Retriever was referred for evaluation of persistent urinary incontinence. Urination during conscious micturation was considered normal; however, the dog had nocturnal incontinence, and its perivulvar area was persistently damp. Treatment with amoxicillin (10 mg/kg [4.5 mg/lb], PO, q 12 h) for 4 weeks did not result in substantial improvement.On initial physical examination, the dog was in good body condition and had a rectal temperature of 39.7 o C (103.4 o F; reference range, 37.5 o to 39.2 o C [99.5 o to 102.5 o F]). 1 Urinary incontinence or perivulvar moisture was not detected during the examination. Analysis of a urine sample obtained by cystocentesis revealed a specific gravity of 1.014 (reference range, 1.015 to 1.050), a trace blood, a pH of 6.0, and trace proteins. Microscopic examination of the urine sediment revealed numerous bacteria (rods) and WBCs. Urine was submitted for bacterial culture at this time; however, results were not available for interpretation. The Hct was 35.5% (reference range, 36% to 60%), a and serum biochemical results indicated hyperphosphotemia (7.68 mg/dL; reference range, 2.50 to 6.80 mg/dL). a A ventrodorsal radiographic view of the abdomen was obtained (Figure 1).Determine whether additional imaging studies are required, or make your diagnosis from Figure 1-then turn the page. * *
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