Author: Chelsey Surgenor BSc (Hons) Zoo Biology, RVN.

Chelsea holds a Zoo Biology BSc (Hons) degree, has been in practice since 2014, qualified as an RVN in 2020 and started the Vets Now Cert VN ECC course in 2021. Having spent the first few years in general practice, Chelsey transitioned to an Internal Medicine nursing role soon after qualifying, while continuing to locum in emergency and referral practices. Her key areas of interest encompass critical care nursing and medicine diagnostics.

ABSTRACT Bilateral ureteral obstruction in felines is relatively uncommon, with subsequent placement of bilateral subcutaneous ureteral bypasses even more uncommon for veterinary nurses to encounter in practice. This case report covers the presentation, diagnostics, treatment, nursing care, complications and ongoing outpatient care of Kolo, a two-year-old ragdoll, who presented with this condition and ultimately required surgical intervention for a successful outcome. Part 2 encompasses the patient’s journey following discharge, including oesophagostomy feeding tube demonstration and home care, repeat blood tests, lifelong SUB™ flush procedures, dietary considerations, complications and management. A glossary of terms can be found at the end of Part 1.
Keywords outpatient; renal; feline medicine; oesophagostomy; nursing care; case study

DOI: 10.1080/17415349.2021.1944415

To cite this article: Surgenor, C. (2022) Bilateral ureteral obstruction and subcutaneous ureteral bypasses: a feline case report Part 2 VNJ 37 (1) pp 25- 29

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