Changing paradigms in the diagnosis of urolithiasis

Jody P Lulich; Carl A Osborne

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.10.005

Changing paradigms in the diagnosis of urolithiasis

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2009 Jan;39(1):79-91. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.10.005.

Authors

Jody P Lulich¹, Carl A Osborne

Affiliation

¹ Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department, Minnesota Urolith Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1352 Boyd Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. lulic001@umn.edu

PMID: 19038652
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2008.10.005

Abstract

A paradigm shift is a fundamental change from a traditional model of thinking. This article presents four paradigm shifts in the diagnoses of urolithiasis, based on the experiences of the authors in the treatment of uroliths in dogs and cats. Case examples are provided to illustrate points regarding urine storage, ultrasonography, use of radiography to assure complete removal of uroliths, and the frequency of upper tract uroliths in cats.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Cat Diseases / diagnosis*
Cat Diseases / epidemiology
Cats
Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
Dog Diseases / epidemiology
Dogs
Female
Male
Risk Factors
Specimen Handling / methods
Specimen Handling / veterinary*
Urinary Calculi / chemistry
Urinary Calculi / diagnosis
Urinary Calculi / epidemiology
Urinary Calculi / veterinary*
Urolithiasis / diagnosis
Urolithiasis / epidemiology
Urolithiasis / veterinary*