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Transcutaneous ultrasound-guided pancreatic biopsy in cattle and its safety: a preliminary report

The Veterinary Journal, ISSN: 1090-0233, Vol: 166, Issue: 2, Page: 188-193
2003
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This study describes a free-hand technique for percutaneous pancreatic biopsy in cattle with ultrasound-guidance using a 14G spinal biopsy needle. Its safety was evaluated based on 36 consecutive procedures. To assess the immediate effects of pancreatic biopsy, 31 cows were necropsied shortly after the procedure and examined. The remaining five cows were examined daily for eight days and then necropsied and examined. No life-threatening complications nor clinically detectable abnormalities were observed. Changes indicative of inflammation were not apparent in total and differential WBC counts or in total protein and fibrinogen concentrations. A small increase of amylase activity was detected in only one cow kept for the eight-day observation period. Serum lipase activity increased significantly on day four after biopsy. Urea nitrogen, creatinine, glucose and the activities of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and γ-glutamyltransferase remained within reference ranges. Changes in the peritoneum and pancreas observed at necropsy were negligible.

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