Evaluation of infrared thermography findings in postoperative follow-up in dogs with pyometra

In this study, the usability of infrared thermography (IRT) applications in postoperative follow-up after sterilization operation was investigated dogs with pyometra. The study carried out on healthy animals (Group 2, n=7) diagnosed as pyometra 1, and undergone elective ovariohysterectomy, consisting 14 female dogs. Serum CRP levels were measured from patients before 1st, 4, 7th days postoperatively. Thermographic images eye incision area recorded, results analyzed statistically. There no intraoperative complications both groups, all Group 1 recovered uneventfully. higher at 0, 4th, (P0.05) a decrease observed 4th (P0.05). While serum values reached maximum level 1st day surgery patient it seen milder increase due to inflammatory reaction group. Due uncomplicated completion tended 4thday, significant difference thermographic images. However, is not reflected statistical data; group, days. abdominal temperature remained than control group other It thought that use thermography, which non-invasive practical application, addition measurement similar studies be applied larger populations future, will help determine prognosis.