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Open veterinary journal2020; 10(3); 308-316; doi: 10.4314/ovj.v10i3.9

Use of saline contrast ultrasonography in the diagnosis of complete jugular vein occlusion in a horse.

Abstract: Thrombophlebitis and thrombosis are the most common causes of jugular vein occlusion in horses. Medical and surgical treatments aim to recanalize the occluded vessel and reduce proximal venous congestion and edema. The present report describes a clinical case of equine jugular vein thrombosis (JVT) with complete vein occlusion diagnosed by saline contrast ultrasonography (SCU) and confirmed by contrast venography. Our results demonstrated that the SCU test can be easily performed and objectively interpreted using standard ultrasound equipment; it is not expensive and it does not require x-ray exposure. The SCU test is a valid tool to assess vessel patency and presence of collateral circulation in JVT. The test could therefore be used to monitor the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of therapy against JVT in horses.
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Publication Date: 2020-09-15 PubMed ID: 33282702PubMed Central: PMC7703613DOI: 10.4314/ovj.v10i3.9Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article discusses a case where saline contrast ultrasonography is used to diagnose a complete jugular vein occlusion in a horse. The paper asserts that this technique is simple, objective, cost-effective, and does not involve x-ray exposure, making it a valid tool for monitoring disease progression and therapeutic effectiveness in equine jugular vein thrombosis.

Jugular Vein Thrombosis in Horses

  • Jugular vein occlusion in horses is an issue primarily caused by thrombophlebitis and thrombosis. These conditions block the normal flow of blood in the animal’s vein, leading to congestion and swelling.
  • Medical and surgical interventions exist, their goal being to reopen the blocked vein and reduce the buildup of blood and subsequent swelling in areas near the occlusion.

Diagnosing Jugular Vein Occlusion

  • The research discusses a particular clinical case where a horse was diagnosed with jugular vein thrombosis, which had resulted in total vein occlusion using saline contrast ultrasonography (SCU).
  • The accuracy of the SCU diagnosis was confirmed further through a contrast venography scan.

Saline Contrast Ultrasonography (SCU)

  • From the study, it was observed that the SCU test was simple to conduct and the results easy to interpret using standard ultrasound equipment.
  • Furthermore, SCU is a relatively economical diagnostic tool and it does not expose the patient or medical professionals to x-rays, making it a safer alternative when compared to some other diagnostic techniques.

Using SCU in Disease Management

  • The article suggests that SCU can be used as a viable tool to gauge both the presence of collateral circulation in jugular vein thrombosis and the extent of the vessel’s openness or patency.
  • By providing this valuable insight into the state of the disease and the patient’s vasculature, SCU could potentially aid in monitoring the progression of the disease and assessing the efficacy of therapies administered to combat jugular vein thrombosis in horses.

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Corda A, Columbano N, Secchi V, Scanu A, Parpaglia MLP, Careddu GM, Passino ES. (2020). Use of saline contrast ultrasonography in the diagnosis of complete jugular vein occlusion in a horse. Open Vet J, 10(3), 308-316. https://doi.org/10.4314/ovj.v10i3.9

Publication

Open veterinary journal
ISSN: 2218-6050
NlmUniqueID: 101653182
Country: Libya
Language: English
Volume: 10
Issue: 3
Pages: 308-316

Researcher Affiliations

Corda, Andrea
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Columbano, Nicolò
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Secchi, Valentina
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Scanu, Antonio
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Parpaglia, Maria Luisa Pinna
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Careddu, Giovanni Mario
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
Passino, Eraldo Sanna
  • Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Horses
  • Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Jugular Veins / pathology
  • Phlebography / veterinary
  • Thrombophlebitis / complications
  • Thrombophlebitis / diagnosis
  • Thrombophlebitis / veterinary
  • Thrombosis / complications
  • Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Thrombosis / veterinary
  • Ultrasonography / veterinary

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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