Gross, histopathological, microbiological and management studies of pyometra in bitches

The study reported that uterine horns of bitches affected with pyometra (n = 9) ranged from 12 to 50 cm with mean length of right and left horns 21.17 ± 3.88 and 23.67 ± 4.52 cm as against 14.65 [+ or -] 1.28 and 14.35 ± 1.11 cm in healthy spayed bitches (n = 8). The mean weight of intact organs of...

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Published inIntas Polivet p. 153
Main Authors Gupta, A.K, Dhami, A.J, Ghodasara, D.J, Patil, D.B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited 01.01.2015
Subjects
Diagnosis
Diseases
Dogs
Uterine diseases
India
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Summary:The study reported that uterine horns of bitches affected with pyometra (n = 9) ranged from 12 to 50 cm with mean length of right and left horns 21.17 ± 3.88 and 23.67 ± 4.52 cm as against 14.65 [+ or -] 1.28 and 14.35 ± 1.11 cm in healthy spayed bitches (n = 8). The mean weight of intact organs of pyometric bitches was 800.00 ± 340.98 (160 to 3000) g and in normal healthy bitches it was 88.40 ± 26.78 g. The quantity of uterine content averaged 432.78 ± 252.58 (15 to 2000) ml in pyometric bitches, being greater in closed pyometra (35-2000 ml). It's colour was blood mixed reddish brown (chocolate) to grayish white with watery to thick creamy consistency. Uterine content of all pyometra affected patient was found positive for bacterial isolates, viz. gram-negative bacilli in 6, gram-positive cocci in 2 and mixed isolates in 1 cases. Ciprofloxacin was the most effective antibiotic against isolates. Endometrium of pyometric bitches was found to be smooth in most cases and thickened in 3 cases. In cases of open pyometra, uterine walls were found thickened as compared to closed pyometra. In few cases oedema, thickening, corrugation or velvety appearance with roughened endometrium were observed. In majority cases, endometrial surface was necrosed, ulcerated, eroded with focal to diffuse thickened cystic areas due to endometrial hyperplasia. Ovaries revealed corpora lutea, cysts and follicles in majority of pyometric bitches. Histopathological examination of uterine tissues from pyometric bitches revealed CEH and inflammatory reaction classical of cystic endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex--a life threatening metestrus disease of bitches. Judiciously performed ovario-hysterectomy was found uneventful to grace life to pyometric bitches. Keywords: Bitch; histopathology; microbial isolates; pyometra; utero-ovarian
ISSN:0972-1738