Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Small intestinal dilatation linked to worse survival in dogs
By Ohta, Hiroshi et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2021·Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Prognostic value of small intestinal dilatation in dogs with protein-losing enteropathy.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with protein-losing enteropathy (a condition where the intestines lose protein) was studied to see how certain ultrasound findings affected their survival. The researchers found that dogs with small intestinal dilatation (widening of the intestines) tended to have shorter lifespans, while those with specific intestinal patterns on ultrasound had a better chance of living longer. This suggests that if your dog has PLE, the presence of small intestinal dilatation could indicate a more serious condition. It's important to discuss ultrasound results with your veterinarian to understand your dog's prognosis.
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Abstract
To date, little is known about the prognostic significance of ultrasonographic findings in dogs with protein-losing enteropathy (PLE). The aim of this retrospective study was to examine the prognostic value of ultrasonographic findings in dogs with PLE. A total of 26 dogs with PLE were included: 20 dogs with chronic enteropathy and 6 dogs with gastrointestinal lymphoma. The presence of small intestinal dilatation was associated with shorter survival time in dogs with PLE (P=0.003). The presence of hyperechoic intestinal mucosal striations was associated with longer survival time in dogs with PLE (P=0.0085). The results of the current study indicate that the presence of small intestinal dilatation might be associated with poor prognosis in dogs with PLE.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33431757/