Ultrasonographic evaluation of the kidneys in cats with chronic nephropathies

Abstract. The purpose of the study was to establish an ultrasonographic picture upper urinary system in cats with chronic kidney disease at different stages and their prognostic significance. Research methods. involved 40 sex, age breed established diagnosis from stage 1 4, 10 animals each group. staging based on concentration serum creatinine level. All underwent examination ChisonQBit 11 apparatus a high-frequency linear sensor longitudinal cross sections. nature structural changes kidneys as result were correlated disease. Scientific novelty. Chronic is one most common pathologies older than 7 years. progressive, which proves need for early detection preparation therapeutic diagnostic measures prolong improve life animal. Ultrasound diagnostics included plan, allows identify kidneys, but not decisive cats. Results. In disease, ultrasound structure absent 60 % cases, signs polycystic hyperechogenic medullary rim (ring) detected cases. 2, 30 nephrolithiasis (concretions projection pelvis without obstruction) found 20 nephrosclerosis/hypoplasia unilaterally At 3, diffuse 100 %, present Thus, there are no specific that allow us according results examination.