A Case of Urachal Fistula, Omphaloarteritis, Abdominal and Inguinal Cryptorchidia in A Foal

A 2-day-old, male, Friesian foal with complaints of inability to urinate was examined and it was determined that urine was coming from the navel in a drip-like manner, the scrotum was not formed, bilateral cryptorchidism and thickening in the umbilical region was detected on palpation. Urachal fistula and omphaloarteritis were detected by palpation and transabdominal ultrasonography. As a result of the examination, it was decided that the foal would be operated comprehensively with conventional treatments. Operative intervention included resection of the infected umbilical cord and resection of the persistently open urachus. After the procedure, resection of the right inguinal and left abdominal testicle was performed.