Ultrasonography as a sensitive and specific diagnostic modality for the detection of ectopic ureters in urinary incontinent dogs

Taylor, O; Knight, R; Genain, MA; Owen, L

Abstract

Ultrasonography is a widely available diagnostic modality for the identification of dogs with suspected ureteral ectopia; however published studies detailing its sensitivity and specificity are currently lacking. The aim of this retrospective, descriptive, diagnostic accuracy study was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography for the diagnosis of ureteral ectopia in incontinent dogs presenting to a referral institution, using cystoscopy as the gold standard. Medical records of urinary incontinent dogs presenting to a single institution (n = 38) were retrospectively reviewed for the presence of ureteric insertion abnormalities and concurrent urinary tract abnormalities. Ultrasonographic findings were compared with those from cystoscopic examination to determine diagnostic accuracy. The relationship between the presence of concurrent urinary tract abnormalities and ureteral ectopia was assessed using an independent samples t-test and Mann-Whitney test. Statistical significance was set at P

Citation

Taylor, O., Knight, R., Genain, M., & Owen, L. (2022). Ultrasonography as a sensitive and specific diagnostic modality for the detection of ectopic ureters in urinary incontinent dogs. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13055

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 30, 2021
• Publication Date: Jan 22, 2022
• Deposit Date: Feb 10, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 10, 2022
• Print ISSN: 1058-8183
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.13055
• Keywords: canine; ultrasound; ureteral ectopia; urinary incontinence; TOMOGRAPHIC EXCRETORY UROGRAPHY; CYSTOSCOPY; SURGERY
• Public URL: https://rvc-repository.worktribe.com/output/1557249