Ultrasonographic patterns, clinical findings, and prognostic variables in dogs from Asia with gallbladder mucocele.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gallbladder mucocele (GBM) is a common biliary disorder in dogs that can be categorized into 6 types, but the value of this classification scheme remains unknown. Cholecystectomy is associated with high death rates and warrants additional interrogation.

Objectives

Investigate the clinical value of ultrasonographic diagnosis of type of GBM and identify prognostic factors in dogs with GBM undergoing cholecystectomy.

Animals

Two hundred sixteen dogs.

Methods

Retrospective cohort study. Dogs with GBM diagnosed from 2014 to 2019 at 6 veterinary referral hospitals in Asia. Ultrasonogram images were reviewed and a GBM type (ie, types I-VI) assigned.

Results

Dogs with GBM type V as compared to I (OR, 8.6; 95% CI, 2.6-27.8; P < .001) and III (OR, 10.0;

SUBMITTER: Jaffey JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8965224 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature