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| − | Displacements of the bladder include torsion, retroflexion and eversion through the urethra. Urnine stasis that occurs secondarily to displacements predisposes the urinary tract to infection.
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| − | ==Retroflexion==
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| − | *Is a sequel of vaginal prolapse or perineal hernias.
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| − | **Perineal hernias can lead to serious complications such as hydronephrosis or bladder rupture.
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| − | *Can occur in dogs as a result of tenesmus secondary to constipation or prostatic enlargement.
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| − | ==Eversion through the urethra==
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| − | *The short, wide urethra of females permits prolapse of the bladder.
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| − | *Follows straining, especially during parturition.
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| − | *If severe and not replaced, necrosis can occur due to obstruction of the vasculature.
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| − | *The bladder can also prolapse through a vaginal tear.
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| − | [[Category:To Do - Urinary]]
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