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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
PubMed
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.

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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.

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  • 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.