Persistência do úraco em potros: revisão bibliográfica

Abstract

One of the most common complications in foals is the persistence of urachus, it affects about 6% of newborns and can develop within days or even weeks after birth. This non-regression of the fetal urinary tract, which under normal circumstances is obliterated soon after birth, causes the elimination of urine to take place through the navel. The most common clinical signs are moist and swollen umbilical region and dripping of urine through the navel, sporadically or during urination. Diagnosis is based on inspection, palpation and confirmed by ultrasound examination. Treatment should be initiated using broad-spectrum antibiotics, cleaning and disinfection of the region and, in non-responsive cases, surgical correction.