Ultrasound findings in 34 newborn foals with uroperitoneum.
Abstract: Uroperitoneum is a typical disease of the newborn foal, which occurs rarely but regularly. Ultrasonography is considered the most important imaging method for diagnosing this disease. Thus far, only one older case series comprising 31 foals suffering from uroperitoneum has systematically listed results of ultrasound examinations. Objective: This paper presents the findings of an ultrasonographic examination of 34 foals with uroperitoneum in order to inform future interpretation of ultrasonographic data in suspected uroperitoneum cases. Methods: Ultrasonographic data of 34 neonatal foals up to the age of 14 days diagnosed with uroperitoneum between 2006 and 2022 were analysed. Results: Most foals demonstrated highly increased levels of free (97%), anechogenic (91%) fluid in the abdomen. Although the urinary bladder was frequently visible (50%), bladder wall discontinuity was only occasionally detectable (18%). Conclusions: Transabdominal ultrasonography has proved to be a very reliable imaging method for diagnosing suspected uroperitoneum. It is recommended that it be used in every case of suspected uroperitoneum in order to exclude differential diagnoses.
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Publication Date: 2024-07-13 PubMed ID: 39001601PubMed Central: PMC11245564DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1545Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article discusses the use of ultrasound examinations to diagnose uroperitoneum, a condition often found in newborn foals, based on the analysis of data from 34 cases between 2006 and 2022.
Objective of the Research
- The primary objective of this research was to provide detailed observations from the ultrasonographic examination of 34 foals suffering from uroperitoneum, a common newborn foal disease. This study presents the findings of ultrasonographic examinations to aid future analysis and interpretation of ultrasonographic data in suspected uroperitoneum cases.
Methods Used
- Researchers carried out an ultrasonographic examination on 34 newborn foals aged 14 days and under, all diagnosed with uroperitoneum. This series of examinations occured between 2006 and 2022.
Key Results
- The results showed that most foals exhibited significantly increased levels of free (97%) and anechoic (absorbing or scattering ultrasound waves to produce a sonogram, 91%) fluid in the abdomen.
- It was distinctive that even though the urinary bladder was usually visible (50% of the time), a break in the continuity of the bladder wall was rarely noticeable (only in 18% of cases).
Conclusion
- The researchers conclusively state that transabdominal ultrasonography has proven to be a highly reliable and effective imaging method for diagnosing suspected uroperitoneum cases.
- They recommend its use as the go-to method for every suspected case of uroperitoneum to rule out other possible diagnoses.
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APA
Bernick A, Demattio LS, Wehrend A.
(2024).
Ultrasound findings in 34 newborn foals with uroperitoneum.
Vet Med Sci, 10(4), e1545.
https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1545 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Veterinary Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
- Veterinary Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
- Veterinary Clinic for Reproductive Medicine and Neonatology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Horses
- Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Ultrasonography / veterinary
- Animals, Newborn
- Female
- Male
Conflict of Interest Statement
The authors declare no conflicts of interest to declare.
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