Use of colour and spectral Doppler ultrasonography in stallion andrology.
Abstract: Doppler ultrasonography is an important tool in the andrological evaluation in humans; however, this method is not so extensively used by equine andrologists. Spectral or pulse Doppler is a useful non-invasive method for the early diagnosis of subfertility problems in the male, especially those triggered by vascular disturbance. The identification of any disturbance in the blood flow of the testis is crucial for a correct diagnosis of various testicular and scrotal disorders but also to monitor the therapeutic outcome following treatment. The aim of this review is to provide an update on the current use of colour and spectral Doppler ultrasound in stallion andrology, and to promote the use of this technique during the soundness reproductive examination of the stallion, as this particular branch of reproductive medicine is receiving increasing interest.
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Publication Date: 2014-10-04 PubMed ID: 25277437DOI: 10.1111/rda.12363Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses the use of Doppler ultrasonography, especially colour and spectral Doppler, in diagnosing infertility issues in male horses, specifically those caused by vascular disturbances.
Use of Doppler Ultrasonography in Stallion Andrology
- The main focus of this research is Doppler ultrasonography, a crucial tool for andrological evaluations, which are related to male reproductive health.
- While this method is widely used in human medicine, it is not commonly used by equine andrologists.
- Ultrasonography is a non-invasive technique helpful in the early diagnosis of subfertility issues in stallions.
Importance of Detecting Vascular Disturbances
- The paper emphasizes that many fertility issues in stallions can be triggered by vascular disturbances.
- Identifying such disturbances in blood flow within the testis of a stallion can assist in diagnosing various testicular and scrotal disorders.
- Moreover, this technique can also be utilized to monitor the outcome of different treatments.
Promotion of Doppler Ultrasonography Technique
- The main goal of this review article is to convey an update on the current use of colour and spectral Doppler ultrasound in the field of stallion andrology.
- Also, the authors encourage the increased use of this ultrasound technique during stallion reproductive soundness examination.
- They highlight the growing interest in this specific branch of equine reproductive medicine, suggesting that it can significantly improve the diagnosis and treatment of subfertility problems in stallions.
Cite This Article
APA
Ortega-Ferrusola C, Gracia-Calvo LA, Ezquerra J, Pena FJ.
(2014).
Use of colour and spectral Doppler ultrasonography in stallion andrology.
Reprod Domest Anim, 49 Suppl 4, 88-96.
https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.12363 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Horses
- Humans
- Infertility / diagnostic imaging
- Infertility / veterinary
- Male
- Reproduction / physiology
- Scrotum / diagnostic imaging
- Testicular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
- Testicular Diseases / veterinary
- Testis / diagnostic imaging
- Ultrasonography, Doppler
- Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
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