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B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats

Carolle Vieira Muterlle Sprícigo, José Felipe Warmling Spricigo, Daniel Vieira Costa, Iago Martins Oliveira, Wanessa Patrícia Rodrigues Da Silva, Carolina Castro Lyra Da Silva, Ana Paula Araújo Costa, Naida Cristina Borges.


Abstract
Ultrasound (USG) is a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating the gastrointestinal tract of cats, providing non-invasive and dynamic information. B-mode USG allows for the evaluation of intestinal wall thickness, stratification, motility, and adjacent structures such as lymph nodes and peritoneum. The stomach and intestinal segments can be differentiated based on their location, wall stratification, and relationships with surrounding organs. Normal ultrasound parameters, including gastric and intestinal wall thickness, peristaltic activity, and luminal content appearance, have been established for cats. Doppler ultrasound assesses vascular flow in the celiac and cranial mesenteric arteries, detecting hemodynamic changes associated with gastrointestinal diseases. Alterations in flow velocity, resistivity index, and pulsatility index provide insights into vascular resistance and parenchymal function. Doppler velocimetry also differentiates normal from pathological flow patterns, aiding in the diagnosis of inflammatory, neoplastic, and ischemic conditions. Ultrasound findings in feline chronic enteropathy (FCE) include wall thickening, loss of layering, and altered vascular supply. Lymphoplasmacytic enteritis and alimentary lymphoma, common in cats, present overlapping USG features, requiring histopathology for definitive diagnosis. Doppler alterations in mesenteric arteries reflect gastrointestinal inflammation and ischemia, highlighting its potential as a complementary diagnostic tool. Although B-mode and Doppler ultrasound are effective in identifying gastrointestinal abnormalities, further studies are needed to establish reference values and refine their clinical applications. The integration of these techniques enhances the non-invasive assessment of feline enteropathies, contributing to improved diagnosis and management. This review explores the use of B-mode and Doppler ultrasound for assessing the stomach and intestines in healthy and diseased felines.

Key words: Enteropathy, Feline, Hemodynamics, Ultrasonography, Vascularization


 
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Sprícigo CVM, Spricigo JFW, Costa DV, Oliveira IM, Silva WPRD, Silva CCLD, Costa APA, Borges NC. B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats. Open Vet. J.. 2025; 15(8): 3428-3438. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6

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Sprícigo CVM, Spricigo JFW, Costa DV, Oliveira IM, Silva WPRD, Silva CCLD, Costa APA, Borges NC. B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats. https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/?mno=244672 [Access: September 01, 2025]. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6

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Sprícigo CVM, Spricigo JFW, Costa DV, Oliveira IM, Silva WPRD, Silva CCLD, Costa APA, Borges NC. B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats. Open Vet. J.. 2025; 15(8): 3428-3438. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6


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Sprícigo CVM, Spricigo JFW, Costa DV, Oliveira IM, Silva WPRD, Silva CCLD, Costa APA, Borges NC. B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats. Open Vet. J.. (2025), [cited September 01, 2025]; 15(8): 3428-3438. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6


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Sprícigo, C. V. M., Spricigo, . J. F. W., Costa, . D. V., Oliveira, . I. M., Silva, . W. P. R. D., Silva, . C. C. L. D., Costa, . A. P. A. & Borges, . N. C. (2025) B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats. Open Vet. J., 15 (8), 3428-3438. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6


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Sprícigo, Carolle Vieira Muterlle, José Felipe Warmling Spricigo, Daniel Vieira Costa, Iago Martins Oliveira, Wanessa Patrícia Rodrigues Da Silva, Carolina Castro Lyra Da Silva, Ana Paula Araújo Costa, and Naida Cristina Borges. 2025. B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats. Open Veterinary Journal, 15 (8), 3428-3438. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6


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Sprícigo, Carolle Vieira Muterlle, José Felipe Warmling Spricigo, Daniel Vieira Costa, Iago Martins Oliveira, Wanessa Patrícia Rodrigues Da Silva, Carolina Castro Lyra Da Silva, Ana Paula Araújo Costa, and Naida Cristina Borges. "B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats." Open Veterinary Journal 15 (2025), 3428-3438. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6


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Sprícigo, Carolle Vieira Muterlle, José Felipe Warmling Spricigo, Daniel Vieira Costa, Iago Martins Oliveira, Wanessa Patrícia Rodrigues Da Silva, Carolina Castro Lyra Da Silva, Ana Paula Araújo Costa, and Naida Cristina Borges. "B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats." Open Veterinary Journal 15.8 (2025), 3428-3438. Print. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6


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Sprícigo, C. V. M., Spricigo, . J. F. W., Costa, . D. V., Oliveira, . I. M., Silva, . W. P. R. D., Silva, . C. C. L. D., Costa, . A. P. A. & Borges, . N. C. (2025) B-mode and Doppler ultrasound in the gastrointestinal evaluation of cats. Open Veterinary Journal, 15 (8), 3428-3438. doi:10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.6


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