Surgical technique for the management of obstructive urolithiasis in a buffalo calf: A case report

Abstract

In the present study a technique of tube cystostomy using Foley’s catheter in terms of tolerance by the animal and overall outcome of the patient suffering from obstructive urolithiasis is reported and discussed. Foley’s catheter was blocked permanently when free flow of urine was observed through urethra. Post-operatively, the calf remained in good health. Foley’s catheter was removed by pulling after deflating its balloon on 12 days after the free flow of urine had established. The wound healed uneventful and small opening left after removal of Foley’s catheter was dressed antiseptically until healing. Tube cystostomy and oral administration of tablets ammonium chloride along with cystone were resulted in speedy and uneventful recovery.