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Computed tomographic pelvimetry in German shepherd dogs
M K Ocal1, I Dabanoglu, M E Kara
1Adnan Menderes University, Veterinary Faculty, Department of Anatomy, Aydin, Turkey. ocalk@yahoo.com
DTW. Deutsche Tierarztliche Wochenschrift
|February 25, 2003
Summary
Computed tomographic pelvimetry in German shepherds revealed no significant differences in pelvic measurements between sexes, age, or weight. This imaging technique is recommended for establishing species-specific standards.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Radiology
- Comparative Anatomy
- Canine Anatomy
Background:
- Pelvimetry is crucial for assessing pelvic dimensions in various species.
- Computed tomography (CT) offers detailed imaging for anatomical measurements.
- Establishing normal pelvic standards is vital for veterinary diagnostics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of computed tomographic (CT) pelvimetry in adult German shepherd dogs.
- To measure key pelvic parameters including diameters and areas.
- To investigate correlations between pelvic measurements and animal characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Dorsal and lateral scout-view computed tomographic images were acquired from 10 adult German shepherds.
- Vertical and transverse pelvic diameters were measured.
- Pelvic inlet and outlet areas were calculated.
Main Results:
- No significant correlations were found between pelvic measurements and body weight, age, or sex.
- While some pelvic measurements were longer in females, these differences were not statistically significant.
- CT pelvimetry provided sensitive measurements of canine pelvic dimensions.
Conclusions:
- Computed tomographic pelvimetry is a valuable tool for obtaining precise pelvic measurements in dogs.
- The study did not find significant sex-based differences in pelvic dimensions in German shepherds.
- CT pelvimetry is recommended for establishing normal standards in different animal species, pending cost reduction.