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Patrick - Crystal formation.

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We could only see them in the bladder area but I think it's probably been because we don't use Gas when Xraying. I must say I'm glad we didn't realise until he was open as otherwise I don't think Patrick would have had this chance. X
 
hazeyg said:
How did you know that it was in his tube? Could the vet tell from the xray? Just wondered because it appears xrays arent all that accurate.
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We could clearly see on the xray. The vet showed us where his bladder was in relation to the stone.
 
Been thinking about Patrick all day... hope he's still eating and continues to recover.

Keeping everything crossed for you both xx
 
Our Jazz had a stone lodged in his ureter as well but it had done so much damage to the tube that whilst Nicola could remove it she couldn't completely save the tube. After very tricky surgery she managed to form a stoma - something she has done numerous times on cats and dogs, but never piggies - which meant Jazz was still able to wee, just not out of his penis in the normal way. It was amazing. It took him a while to recover from the surgery but he went on to live for another 7 happy months. The key to aid recovery from his surgery was to keep his living accommodation spotlessly clean so that we reduced the risk of infection.

I hope Patrick is having an ok day x
 
Caviesgalore said:
Our Jazz had a stone lodged in his ureter as well but it had done so much damage to the tube that whilst Nicola could remove it she couldn't completely save the tube. After very tricky surgery she managed to form a stoma - something she has done numerous times on cats and dogs, but never piggies - which meant Jazz was still able to wee, just not out of his penis in the normal way. It was amazing. It took him a while to recover from the surgery but he went on to live for another 7 happy months. The key to aid recovery from his surgery was to keep his living accommodation spotlessly clean so that we reduced the risk of infection.

I hope Patrick is having an ok day x
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That is impressive surgery but I'm trying to work out who's getting their tubes wrong :)), as I thought the ureter was kidney to bladder and urethral is bladder to penis, either way it's good to hear of a similar story. :)
 
flintstones said:
That is impressive surgery but I'm trying to work out who's getting their tubes wrong :)), as I thought the ureter was kidney to bladder and urethral is bladder to penis, either way it's good to hear of a similar story. :)
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Correct :)

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hazeyg said:
How did you know that it was in his tube? Could the vet tell from the xray? Just wondered because it appears xrays arent all that accurate.
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Is that why every hospital in the world, who can, uses them?

Xrays are accurate if the viewer is even partly trained, anyone who says they can not tell should either take another at a different angle or not be doing it. I have seen xrays with stones in them; I am not trained but could see them clearly. We have had many differnet xrays of different pigs and different issues and seen all of them clearly.

We had a vet decide to take 3 seperate xrays at differant angles as they wanted to make sure it was the right diagnosis. No gas needed, as gas does not affect an xray, there is nothing (except metal) that would affect an xray that would hide stones in a GP.
 
Raul said:
Is that why every hospital in the world, who can, uses them?

Xrays are accurate if the viewer is even partly trained, anyone who says they can not tell should either take another at a different angle or not be doing it. I have seen xrays with stones in them; I am not trained but could see them clearly. We have had many differnet xrays of different pigs and different issues and seen all of them clearly.

We had a vet decide to take 3 seperate xrays at differant angles as they wanted to make sure it was the right diagnosis. No gas needed, as gas does not affect an xray, there is nothing (except metal) that would affect an xray that would hide stones in a GP.
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I was only asking :(. Because pre-op it wasnt know that they were in the tube and though to be in the bladder. Didnt mean anything by my comment. Was only trying to understand x-rays given I have no experience in them.
Most important thing is getting patrick not the xrays anyhoo.:))
 
hazeyg said:
I was only asking :(. Because pre-op it wasnt know that they were in the tube and though to be in the bladder. Didnt mean anything by my comment. Was only trying to understand x-rays given I have no experience in them.
Most important thing is getting patrick not the xrays anyhoo.:))
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Sorry, I do come across as really offensive as the way I write is blunt when I do not mean to be.

I was just shocked that a vet is prepared to operate without knowing fully what is going on and could not see the exact location of the stones in an xray but carried on. This is a little cavalier in their attitude and would not be acceptable in surgery for a human so why should we accept it for the animals that rely on us for their life.

It is brilliant that Patrick is eating.
 
Patrick has officially earned his legend status!

Ok, I don't really approve of the running didn't expect him to get so excited!

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Just ignore me! x
 
How lovely to see patrick tucking in! I had to laugh at his little sprint! Keep getting better lovely boy....
 
Aww Patrick! You're such a brilliant boy!
Bless him. :)
:laluot_29::laluot_29::laluot_29:
 
Wow! I hope he carries on like this; getting better so quick, he's one special piggy x)

Well done Patrick, keep nomming those greens! rolleyes
 
Oh darling Patrick whee maybe a long ways away but whee are so sending you the biggest healing vibes XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
You adorable boy you love your cucumber..... please don't run around too much tho boy!

Jo i'm sitting here at work with tears running down my face with absolute joy to see him want to eat! You've done a brilliant job......... one day down.... woooooo hoooooooooooooooo
HUGE HUGE HUGS for you love XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
and tell your Mum she did a fab job thru the day too :)

WELL DONE PATRICK KEEP NOMING AND POOPING BOY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
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