Uterine two‐dimensional and Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation of feline pyometra

• DOI: 10.1111/rda.13324
• Publication Date: 2018-11-26T06:07:31Z
• Authors: Paula Graciela Bl...; Ana Rube; Mariana López Merlo; Pablo Rodrigo Bat...; Sol Arioni; Ignacio López Knu...; Mariana Tórtora; Cristina Gobello
• Keywords: Pyometra; Uterine horns; Lumen (anatomy)

The aim of this study was to compare uterine two-dimensional and Doppler ultrasonographic parameters in queens suffering from pyometra those early pregnancy. Secondly, the effect presence clinical signs systemic illness on these also described. Fourteen post-oestrous queens, with luminal content absence embryos were included. According their outcome (pyometra surgery or parturition), retrospectively assigned one following groups: Pyometra (PYO; n = 7) pregnant (PRG; 7). In all ultrasound examinations uterus performed. recorded. widest cross-sectional diameter (UD), wall thickness (WT), lumen contents (LC) artery resistance index (RI) measured. Uterine horn higher PYO group than PRG (p < 0.05), while WT > 0.1) LC 0.09) did not differ between groups. Values RI for groups 0.61 ± 0.03 vs 0.53 0.09 respectively. cats showed larger UD without 0.01). It is concluded that might be useful distinguish associated a UD.