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#Delayed barium passage indicating abnormal peristalsis
#Delayed barium passage indicating abnormal peristalsis
However these findings are generally subjective so radiography is used to rule out differentials.
However these findings are generally subjective so radiography is used to rule out differentials.
'''Abdominal Ultrasound''': Highly specific with a sensitivity of 70% in dogs and 30% in cats. Findings include:
'''Abdominal Ultrasound''': Highly specific with a sensitivity of 70% in dogs and 30% in cats. Findings include:
*Pancreatic enlargement
*Pancreatic enlargement
*Hyperechogenic surronding tissue
*Hyperechogenic surronding tissue
*Chronic pancreatitisand fibrosis may be hyperechogenic
*Chronic pancreatitisand fibrosis may be hyperechogenic
===Exploratory Laparotomy/Necropsy Findings===
===Exploratory Laparotomy/Necropsy Findings===
*The pancreas will be oedematous, soft with fibrinous attachments to surrounding organs
*The pancreas will be oedematous, soft with fibrinous attachments to surrounding organs