Quantitative Contrast‐enhanced Ultrasonographic Assessment of Naturally Occurring Pancreatitis in Dogs

• DOI: 10.1111/jvim.12470
• Publication Date: 2014-09-30T19:49:25Z
• Authors: S.Y. Lim; K. Nakamura; K. Morishita; N. Sasaki; M. Murakami; T. Osuga; N. Yokoyama; H. Ohta; M. Yamasaki; M. Takiguchi
• Keywords: Male; 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences; 630; Standard Articles; 0403 veterinary science; Dogs; Pancreatitis; Case-Control Studies; Animals; Female; Dog Diseases; Ultrasonography

Background Quantitative contrast‐enhanced ultrasonography ( CEUS ) can detect pancreatic perfusion changes in experimentally induced canine pancreatitis. However, its usefulness detecting naturally occurring pancreatitis is unclear. Hypothesis/Objectives To determine the feasibility of using to and duodenal Animals Twenty‐three client‐owned dogs with pancreatitis, 12 healthy control dogs. Methods Dogs diagnosed were prospectively included. pancreas duodenum performed. Time‐intensity curves created from regions interest duodenum. Five parameters obtained for statistical analyses: time initial up‐slope, peak Tp ), wash‐out TTW intensity PI area under curve AUC ). Results For pancreas, group was prolonged when compared controls (62 ± 11 seconds versus 39 13 seconds; P < .001). also but not significantly (268 69 228 47 = .47). increased (95 15 78 MPV; .009 14,900 3,400 11,000 2,800 MPV*s; .013, respectively). duodenum, controls. Conclusions Clinical Importance Contrast‐enhanced characterized by delayed hyperechoic enhancement on . Additionally, secondary observed.