Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound signs of intestinal intussusception in young dogs
By Patsikas, Michail N et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Ultrasonographic signs of intestinal intussusception associated with acute enteritis or gastroenteritis in 19 young dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 19 young dogs with vomiting and diarrhea were diagnosed with a serious condition called intestinal intussusception, where part of the intestine folds into itself. Vets used ultrasound imaging to identify this issue, which showed a distinct target-like appearance in the intestines. This imaging technique proved to be very effective in diagnosing the problem. Early detection is crucial, and treatment typically involves surgery to correct the intussusception, which can help the dogs recover and return to normal health.
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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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