Bidimensional and Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation of postpartum uterine involution in the queen

Theriogenology
P G BlancoC Gobello

Abstract

The aim of this study was to describe bidimensional and Doppler ultrasonographic changes of uterine involution during normal feline puerperium. Secondary, the postpartum vaginal discharge was described. Twelve pregnant female cats were included in this study. After queening, vulvar discharge was grossly and microscopically examined daily. Bidimensional and Doppler ultrasonographic examinations of the uterus were performed on Days -4 to -2, 4, 11, 18, and 25 from parturition. Total uterine diameter, uterine wall thickness, uterine lumen contents, peak systolic velocity, end diastolic velocity, and resistance index of uterine arteries were measured. The cats presented serosanguineous vulvar discharge for a mean of 3 ± 1 days after parturition, and the cytology revealed 70% to 80% of erythrocytes, which progressively decreased up to Day 13. Immediately after parturition, there were less than 20% neutrophils, and this percentage gradually diminished to 0% to 1% at the end of the study. Uterine total diameter diminished up to Day 25 (P < 0.01), when ultrasonographic uterine dimensions were similar to that of anestrus. A progressive decrease of uterine wall thickness (P < 0.05), uterine lumen contents (P < 0.01), peak systolic veloci...Continue Reading

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Aug 25, 2015·Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery·Sait SendagAxel Wehrend
Nov 27, 2018·Reproduction in Domestic Animals = Zuchthygiene·Paula Graciela BlancoCristina Gobello
Jan 9, 2020·Reproduction in Domestic Animals = Zuchthygiene·George Mantziaras, Gaia Cecilia Luvoni

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