Emphysematous cystitis: Retrospective evaluation of predisposing factors and ultrasound features in 36 dogs and 2 cats

This retrospective study investigated predisposing factors and ultrasound features in dogs ( = 36) and cats ( = 2) with emphysematous cystitis (EC). Urinary tract infection was present in 25 patients (65.8%), impaired immune system in 10 (26.3%), bladder stones in 9 (23.7%) and neurologic bladder in...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2019-05, Vol.60 (5), p.514-518
Main Authors: Lippi, Ilaria, Mannucci, Tommaso, Santa, Daniele Della, Barella, Gabriele, Oranges, Martina, Citi, Simonetta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Cat Diseases
Cats
Causality
Cystitis - veterinary
Dog Diseases
Dogs
Emphysema - veterinary
Retrospective Studies
Scientific
Ultrasonography
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Summary:This retrospective study investigated predisposing factors and ultrasound features in dogs ( = 36) and cats ( = 2) with emphysematous cystitis (EC). Urinary tract infection was present in 25 patients (65.8%), impaired immune system in 10 (26.3%), bladder stones in 9 (23.7%) and neurologic bladder in 7 (18.4%). Diabetes mellitus was present in only 4 patients (10.5%). Most patients had positive urine culture ( = 35; 92.1%), with elevated concentration of in 25 patients (71.4%). The most common ultrasound features were diffuse thickening of the urinary bladder ( = 15; 39.5%), polyps ( = 9; 23.7%), and focal thickening ( = 4; 10.5%). In 13 patients (34.2%) the bladder wall was not assessable, due to excessive bladder gas. Bladder gas was mostly identified in the lumen ( = 18; 47.4%), followed by the bladder wall ( = 11; 28.9%), and wall and lumen ( = 9; 23.7%).
ISSN:0008-5286