Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound contrast test detects bladder rupture in dogs
By Côté, Etienne et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2002·Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis of urinary bladder rupture using ultrasound contrast cystography: in vitro model and two case-history reports.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male Labrador was brought in with signs of severe abdominal pain and difficulty urinating, leading to a diagnosis of a ruptured urinary bladder. The veterinarian used a new ultrasound technique called contrast cystography, which involves injecting a special saline solution to better visualize the bladder. This method successfully identified the rupture, which was later confirmed through surgery. The dog underwent surgery to repair the bladder and was able to recover well afterward.
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Abstract
Because urinary bladder rupture can be life threatening, a simple, safe technique for evaluating patients is desirable. Current diagnostic protocols involve radiographic imaging, but ultrasound-based contrast techniques have not been methodically evaluated in veterinary patients with urologic trauma. Ultrasound contrast cystography (contrast cystosonography) involves infusion of microbubbled saline solution through a urinary catheter. It was performed in an in vitro model and in 2 dogs with naturally occurring urinary bladder rupture. A positive result consisted of visualizing microbubbles sonographically in fluid surrounding the bladder immediately after infusion of contrast into the urinary catheter. A positive result was obtained both in the in vitro model and in the 2 dogs, with radiographic and surgical confirmation of naturally occurring intraperitoneal urinary bladder rupture in the dogs. Based on the results of this study, ultrasound contrast cystography appears to be more sensitive than two-dimensional (2D) abdominal sonography for detecting naturally occurring urinary bladder rupture in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12088325/