Gestational echobiometry in brachycephalic bitches using high-definition ultrasonography
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2021-01-01
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Maronezi, Marjury C. [UNESP]
Simões, Ana Paula R. [UNESP]
Uscategui, Ricardo A.R.
Pavan, Letícia [UNESP]
Rodrigues, Mariana G.K. [UNESP]
Mariano, Renata S.G. [UNESP]
Santos, Victor J.C. [UNESP]
Feliciano, Marcus A.R. [UNESP]
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The objective of the present study was to obtain echobiometric values for the most important canine maternal-fetal tissues using high-definition ultrasonography (HDUS) trying to update the formulas for predicting gestational age. Twelve healthy bitches of brachycephalic breeds weighing 7-13kg and aged one to four years were included. The fetuses were analyzed every day using conventional and high-definition ultrasonography from the eighth day after artificial insemination until the day of delivery, using the ACUSON S2000/SIEMENS ultrasound equipment and specific software. Embryonic and fetal structures; diameter of the embryonic vesicle; length of the embryo; biparietal diameter, abdominal length and kidney height; length of the femur, humerus, scapula, radius, and tibia; thickening of the stomach wall; adrenal length; and cardiac size were measured. These variables were correlated with gestational and adjusted tested according to regression models. The results obtained (P<0.001) for: Lateral diameter of the gestational sac (R2=81.8%); length of the embryo (R2=85.7%); biparietal (R2=99.1%) and abdominal diameter (R2=97.2%); thickness of the gastric wall (R2=86.9%); length of the femur (R2=96.6%), radius (R2=97.5%), humerus (R2=96.5%), scapula (R2=95.8%) and tibia (R2=97.3%); kidney length (R2=95.8%) and height (R2=96.0%); adrenal length (R2=89.6%); heart length (R2=93.0%) and height (R2=91.5%) of the canine fetuses showed significant correlation with gestational days. This allowed monitoring fetal growth and estimation of age with high accuracy in different gestational periods.
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Bitches, Brachycephaly, Dogs, Echobiometry, Pregnancy, Ultrasonography
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Pesquisa Veterinaria Brasileira, v. 41.