Comparative radiographic and ultrasonographic evaluation and surgical management of gastrointestinal disorders in canines

Present study was conducted on 6 diseased dogs of either sex to evaluate the gastrointestinal disorders based on the radiographic and ultrasonographic examinations along with the alteration in urine analysis, haematological and biochemical parameters. Clinical parameters (dehydration status, mucous membrane, respiratory rate, heart rate, rectal temperature), haematological parameters (white blood cells, red blood cells, haemoglobin, haematocrit value, platelet count, lymphocytes, neutrophils), biochemical parameters (blood urea nitrogen, total protein, alanine transaminase, serum creatinine, blood glucose), urological parameters (leukocyte esterase, ketone bodies, nitrites, urobilinogen, bilirubin, protein, glucose, specific gravity, blood, pH) were analyzed. In radiography lateral and ventro-dorsal view of the gastrointestinal system were taken. Ultrasonographic scanning of the gastrointestinal organs was performed using 3.5–7.5 MHz convex transducer with suitable gain. A prospective study of gastrointestinal disorders of canines was carried out and 6 cases were diagnosed i.e. Gastro-duodenal disorders (2 cases), Mesenteric lymph node disorder (1 case) and Intestinal disorders (3 cases). Gastro-duodenal disorders subdivided into Gastroduodenal foreign body (1 case), Duodenal stenosis (1 case). Intestinal disorders subdivided into Intestinal foreign body (1 case) and Intussusceptions (2 cases). Urine analysis, haemato-biochemical testing, radiography, and sonography were combined to provide a precise and prompt diagnosis of gastrointestinal system disorders. The clinical output was enhanced by the precise and prompt diagnosis.

⓿ Prompt and precise diagnosis and surgical management of gastrointestinal disorders in canines.

⓿ Evaluation of haemato-biochemical and urinary parameters for early diagnosis of the gastrointestinal disorders.