Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasonographic signs of intestinal intussusception associated with acute enteritis or gastroenteritis in 19 young dogs.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2003
- Authors:
- Patsikas, Michail N et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The ultrasonographic pattern of intestinal intussusception was studied in 19 young dogs with acute enteritis or gastroenteritis. The intussusception was observed to be a target-like mass consisting of a hyperechoic or anechoic center surrounded by multiple hyperechoic and hypoechoic concentric rings in transverse sections. In longitudinal sections, the intussusception appeared as multiple hyperechoic and hypoechoic parallel lines, as a tumor-like or pseudokidney mass, and as a trident-like configuration. Ultrasonography may provide a sensitive, specific, and accurate method of diagnosing intestinal intussusception in young dogs.
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