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Original Research
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Duodenoscopic appraisal of duodenal ulcer in dogs -
Mani Saravanan, B Nagarajan, S Kavitha, C
Balachandaran, S R Srinivasan
Vet World. 2012; 5(7): 420-423
doi:
10.5455/vetworld.2012.4
20-423
Abstract
Aim:
To assess the usefulness of duodenoscopy in the
diagnosis of duodenal ulcers in dogs.
Materials
and Methods: Sick dogs with chronic
gastrointestinal problems were physically examined
and samples were collected for haematology,
biochemistry and faecal examination. Duodenal
biopsies, duodenal contents and brush cytology were
obtained via duodenoscopy.
Results: Seven
duodenal ulcers cases were recorded, higher
incidences was recorded in Labrador retriever, 2-4
years of aged male dogs. Significantly decreased Hb
(9.10 ± 0.25 g/dl), RBCs (4.39 ± 0.19 mill/cu.mm)
and albumin (2.343b ± 0.13 g/dl) level were noticed.
Hyperaemia with ulceration of duodenal mucosa was
observed.
Conclusion: Duodenoscopy is very
much useful for detection of duodenal ulceration and
provided a sensitive technique for early diagnosis
of mucosal lesions and ulceration.
Keywords:
Dog, Duodenal ulcer, Duodenoscopy
