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Assessing the severity of canine pancreatitis
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Assessing the severity of canine pancreatitis

C.S. Mansfield, B.R. Jones and T. Spillman
Research in Veterinary Science, Vol.74(2), pp.137-144
2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0034-5288(02)00181-9
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Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine whether laboratory testing currently available is able to provide prognostic information in canine pancreatitis. A prospective study of dogs with naturally occurring pancreatitis was undertaken. Twenty-two cases with histologically confirmed pancreatic inflammation were included in the study. Each dog had routine haematology parameters, serum biochemistry (including lipase and amylase), serum trypsin-like immunoreactivity and trypsinogen activation peptides (TAP) in urine and plasma measured. Twelve of the dogs were classified as having severe disease. These dogs had statistically significant increases in urinary TAP–creatinine ratio (UTCR) measurement, serum lipase, serum phosphate and serum creatinine concentrations. Additionally dogs with severe pancreatitis had significantly decreased urine specific gravity levels. The most sensitive and specific test to assess the severity of pancreatitis was the measurement of UTCR.

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Domestic collaboration
International collaboration
Citation topics
1 Clinical & Life Sciences
1.151 Pancreas & Gall Bladder Disorders
1.151.676 Pancreatitis
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Veterinary Sciences
ESI research areas
Plant & Animal Science
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