Ultrasonographic patterns, clinical findings, and prognostic variables in dogs from Asia with gallbladder mucocele

Abstract

Background: Gallbladder mucocele (GBM) is a common biliary disorder in dogs that can be categorized into 6 types, but the value of this classification scheme remains unknown. Cholecystectomy is associated with high death rates and warrants additional interrogation. Objectives: Investigate the clinical value of ultrasonographic diagnosis of type of GBM and identify prognostic factors in dogs with GBM undergoing cholecystectomy. Animals: Two hundred sixteen dogs. Methods: Retrospective cohort study. Dogs with GBM diagnosed from 2014 to 2019 at 6 veterinary referral hospitals in Asia. Ultrasonogram images were reviewed and a GBM type (ie, types I-VI) assigned. Results: Dogs with GBM type V as compared to I (OR, 8.6; 95% CI, 2.6-27.8; P