ULTRASOUND COMPARATIVE (PIXEL ANALYSIS) AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS OF INTRAUTERIAN LIQUID CONTENT IN BITCHES
Ultrasound; Mucometra; Hemometry; Pyometra
The present study aims to carry out a complementary analysis between the ultrasound examination using pixel analysis and the laboratory analysis of intrauterine liquid content, in bitches treated with uterine infection. The main conditions that affect the female reproductive system of dogs in veterinary practice will be evaluated: Mucometra, Hemometra and Pyometra. The study explores the use of pixel analysis in ultrasound images as a promising approach to assist in the differential diagnosis of the aforementioned infections, using Image J software. The images are analyzed for specific characteristics, such as: quantification analysis, intensity analysis, segmentation analysis, texture analysis of ultrasound images. In addition, laboratory tests are also considered, such as analysis of intrauterine liquid content, through bacterial culture and exudate cytology and histopathological examination of uterine horn tissue to validate ultrasound findings. The study evaluates the effectiveness of ultrasound and pixel analysis, in order to determine the accuracy in differentiating the types of conditions mentioned. It is considered that the proposal develops a more conclusive, less invasive diagnostic strategy that would allow a more accurate diagnosis to assist in the treatment of patients.