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Ultrasonographic analysis of senile cataractous lens of dogs and its correlation to phacoemulsification

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Author(s):
B.C Martins [1, 2] ; A.P Ribeiro [1] ; J.P.D Ortiz [1] ; C.B.S Lisbão [4] ; A.L.G Souza [1] ; D Brooks [2] ; J.L Laus [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] UNESP, Fac Ciencias Agr & Vet, BR-14884900 Jaboticabal, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Florida, Dept Small & Large Anim Clin Sci, Gainesville, FL - USA
[3] UNESP. Faculdade de Ciências Agrárias e Veterinárias
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia; v. 63, n. 5, p. 1104-1112, 2011-10-00.
Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-assisted ultrasound analysis of senile dogs cataractous lens and identify its correlation to phacoemulsification surgical parameters. Simultaneous A- and B- mode ultrasonic evaluation of the lens was performed on 15 dogs with cataract. A computer-assisted image analysis was used to objectively calculate the lens echogenicity. Following ultrasonographic examination the cataracts were removed by phacoemulsification and the ultrasonographic and phacoemulsification findings were compared to identify possible correlations. Lens echogenicity obtained by the computer-assisted ultrasonographic analysis correlated to the phacoemulsification time, such that the whiter the ultrasound image, the longer was the phacoemulsification time. The B-mode ultrasonography was helpful for the prediction of lens opacity location, but not predictive of lens hardness. (AU)