Prevalence, risk factors, and biochemical markers in dogs with ultrasound-diagnosed biliary sludge.
Res Vet Sci
; 93(3): 1185-9, 2012 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-22513128
ABSTRACT
Regarded as an incidental finding, biliary sludge is often diagnosed in dogs on abdominal ultrasound. The aims of the present study were to assess the risk factors, biochemical markers and ultrasonographic findings and to estimate the prevalence and influence of different breeds, sexes, and ages on biliary sludge in dogs. Results demonstrate that the prevalence of biliary sludge is high, especially in senior dogs. The biochemical markers did not have a significant correlation with biliary sludge, and the type of diet was not considered to be the major risk factor. Hepatomegaly was frequently observed on the ultrasound scan of affected animals and of dogs on different systemic drugs and with cardiopathies, which have been referred to as risk groups for the development of inspissated bile.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Bile
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Doenças do Cão
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Res Vet Sci
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil