Table 6. Ultrasonographic gallbladder and biliary system findings observed in the study population.
| Alterations of gallbladder and biliary system | No. of dogs | % of dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biliary sludge | Grade 1 | 3/32 | 9.4% |
| Grade 2 | 0/32 | 0% | |
| Grade 3 | 9/32 | 28.1% | |
| Grade 4 | 10/32 | 31.2% | |
| Grade 5 | 5/32 | 15.6% | |
| Mucocele | Type 1 | 0/32 | 0% |
| Type 2 | 2/32 | 6.2% | |
| Type 3 | 0/32 | 0% | |
| Type 4 | 2/32 | 6.2% | |
| Type 5 | 1/32 | 3.1% | |
| Type 6 | 0/32 | 0% | |
| Walls | Wall thickening >2 mm | 9/32 | 28.1% |
| Irregular mucosal profile | 4/32 | 12.5% | |
| Gallbladder subjective overdistension | 6/32 | 18.7% | |
| Choleliths in gallbladder | 6/32 | 18.7% | |
| Extrahepatic biliary tree ectasia | 8/32 | 25% | |
| Choleliths in extrahepatic biliary tree | 4/32 | 12.5% | |