Trevail, T., Gunn-Moore, D., Carrera, I., Courcier, E. and Sullivan, M. (2011) Radiographic diameter of the colon in normal and constipated cats and in cats with megacolon. Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 52(5), pp. 516-520. (doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2011.01830.x)
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Abstract
Radiographs of 50 cats with no history of gastrointestinal disease were evaluated to establish a normal reference range for radiographic diameter of the feline colon. Thirteen cats with constipation and 26 with megacolon were also evaluated and compared with the normal cats to characterize the accuracy of the reference range and to identify a cutoff to distinguish constipation from megacolon. A ratio of maximal diameter of the colon to L5 length was the most repeatable and accurate measurement. A ratio <1.28 is a strong indicator of a normal colon (sensitivity 96%, specificity 87%). A value >1.48 is a good indicator of megacolon (sensitivity 77%, specificity 85%)
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Cat, constipation, feline, megacolon, obstipation, radiographic colon diameter |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Sullivan, Professor Martin and Carrera, Miss Inez and Courcier, Ms Emily and Trevail, Mr Timothy |
| Authors: | Trevail, T., Gunn-Moore, D., Carrera, I., Courcier, E., and Sullivan, M. |
| Subjects: | S Agriculture > SF Animal culture > SF600 Veterinary Medicine |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound |
| ISSN: | 1058-8183 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1740-8261 |
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