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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

This results from '''failure of the urachus to close adjacent to the bladder''', leaving a diverticulum at the dome of the bladder.

This results from '''failure of the urachus to close adjacent to the bladder''', leaving a diverticulum at the dome of the bladder.

It can be associated with '''bladder outlet obstruction'''. It may also act as a '''reservoir for bacteria''' if it is not completely evacuated during micturition and lead to urachitis and a patent urachus.

It can be associated with '''bladder outlet obstruction'''. It may also act as a '''reservoir for bacteria''' if it is not completely evacuated during micturition and lead to urachitis and a patent urachus.

==Clinical signs==

==Clinical Signs==

Foals exhibit signs of '''stranguria, tenesmus and dysuria'''.

Foals exhibit signs of '''stranguria, tenesmus and dysuria'''.

Urachitis and a patent urachus cases should be administered '''antimicrobials''' and the urachus can be cauterised with 2% iodine or silver nitrate or '''surgical removal of the umbilical remnants''' can be performed.

Urachitis and a patent urachus cases should be administered '''antimicrobials''' and the urachus can be cauterised with 2% iodine or silver nitrate or '''surgical removal of the umbilical remnants''' can be performed.

==References==

==References==

Pycock, J. (1997) '''Self-assessment colour review of equine reproduction and stud medicine''' ''Manson Publishing''

Pycock, J. (1997) '''Self-assessment colour review of equine reproduction and stud medicine''' ''Manson Publishing''

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