Assessment of electrocardiogram and some serum biochemical factors after ileocystoplasty in dogs

To evaluate electrocardiogram and some serum biochemical alterations after ileocystoplasty, ten healthy adult mixed breed dogs of both sexes (7 males and 3 females), weighing between 15-24 kg were selected. The animals randomly divided into equal treatment and control groups. In treatment group, partial cytectomy resecting 50 percent of the urinary and immediate ileocystoplasty was performed by Lamesch and Dociu technique and in control group an ileal segment resection and intestinal tract re-anastomosis was achieved without partial cystectomy and ileocystoplasty. Blood samples for measuring blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, uric acid, calcium, phosphorus, chlorine, sodium and potassium were taken before surgery and repeated at day 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and 49 after operation. Electrocardiograms were recorded before surgery and at days 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, and 49 after surgery too. The results showed some significant increase in blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, and phosphorus. Other biochemical parameters did not reveal any significant alterations. The electrocardiograms did not show any arrhythmias and irregularities. In spite of some serum biochemical changes, it can be concluded that ileum is an ideal part for augmentation cystoplasty in dogs and at least in this study the serum biochemical changes did not show any significant effects in electrocardiogram.