Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Shivaraju E, L Suresh, BN Nagaraja, V Mahesh, A Sahadev and Girish MH

Abstract:
The present study was carried out to know the diagnostic value of ultrasonography and contrast radiography for diagnosis of obstructive urolithiasis in small ruminants. Ultrasonography and contrast radiography are widely employed as diagnostic tool in the companion animals where as these are less commonly used in the farm animals. In the present study ultrasonography was used to assess the status of urinary bladder (weather intact or ruptured) preoperatively and position of catheter postoperatively. Contrast radiography of lower urinary tract was performed using Urografin as contrast agent which helped to know the site of obstruction preoperatively, position of catheter and patency of urethra postoperatively. Both these diagnostic tools proved highly helpful in diagnosis and management of obstructive urolithiasis in small ruminants.