Uroperitônio neonatal em fêmea equina: Relato de caso

Abstract

Uroperitoneum is defined as the accumulation of urine in the abdominal cavity, mostly caused by rupture of the urinary bladder, affecting young foals. The clinical symptoms of the disease include apathy, dyspnea, tachypnea, abdominal distension, discomfort and can cause death due to imbalance, due to intense uremia. The diagnosis is made through complementary exams, together with clinical examination. The complementary exams include abdominal ultrasound, blood gas analysis and laboratory tests, such as: leukogram, biochemistry, analysis of abdominal fluid and urinalysis. The prognosis is reserved and depends on the clinical evolution and degree of contamination. The objective of the study is to report a case of uroperitoneum in a female neonate, admitted to the UNIFEOB Veterinary Center, presenting dyspnea, hyperthermia, apathy and abdominal discomfort. The complementary exams were of utmost importance for the final diagnosis. Due to the time of evolution, associated with the severe degree of contamination, the patient died before the surgical intervention.