Ultrasonography of the prostate gland and testes in dogs

Ultrasonographic imaging is an important diagnostic tool because it allows assessment of the shape, size, position, margination and internal architecture of organs, as well as facilitating the study of vascular supply and vascularisation. Recently, there has been considerable development of B-mode,...

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Published inIn practice (London 1979) Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 21 - 32
Main Authors de Souza, Mírley Barbosa, Silva, Lúcia Daniel Machado da, Moxon, Rachel, Russo, Marco, England, Gary C. W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London BMJ Publishing Group Limited 01.01.2017
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
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Summary:Ultrasonographic imaging is an important diagnostic tool because it allows assessment of the shape, size, position, margination and internal architecture of organs, as well as facilitating the study of vascular supply and vascularisation. Recently, there has been considerable development of B-mode, Doppler and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for examination of the reproductive tract of dogs, both for studying normal physiology and in the clinical setting. This article describes the practical examination of the canine prostate gland and testes using a variety of ultrasound techniques, and details the normal appearance and blood flow of these organs as well as changes that may be observed with common reproductive disorders.
ISSN:0263-841X
2042-7689
DOI:10.1136/inp.i6054