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KMID : 1094020160330060362
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2016 Volume.33 No. 6 p.362 ~ p.367
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Ultrasonography, Affected Age, Hematology and Clinical Signs according to Open or Closed Cervix in Dogs with Pyometra
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Lee Jun-Am
Kim Ill-Hwa
Kang Hyun-Gu
Hwang Dae-Youn
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Abstract
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The aim of the study was to evaluate ultrasonographic findings, affected age, hematology, blood chemistryand clinical signs according to open or closed cervix in 102 bitches presented for treatment of pyometra. The prevalenceof pyometra according to breed was observed in Maltese 22.5%, Yorkshire Terrier 13.7% and Shih Tzu 12.7%. Themean age of dogs was 9.6 ± 0.3 years, and open cervix pyometra was more prevalent than closed cervix pyometra. Clinical signs included anorexia, vaginal discharge, depression, polyuria/polydipsia, vomiting, and abdominal distension. The concentration of BUN and the activity of ALP in dogs with closed cervix pyometra were significantly higherthan those in dogs with open cervix pyometra (p < 0.05). The white blood cell and neutrophils in dogs with closedcervix pyometra were significant higher than those in dogs with open cervix pyometra (p < 0.05). Ultrasonographicfindings of the uterus with open or closed cervix pyometra showed variable patterns. The uterine wall was variablein appearance, from thick and irregular to smooth and thin. The uterine wall was thicker in open cervix pyometrathan in closed cervix pyometra. The luminal cavity included smaller amount of anechoic fluid in open cervix pyometrathan in closed cervix pyometra.
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KEYWORD
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pyometra, dog, open or closed cervix, ultrasonography, blood profile
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