@article{MAKHILLJAVA201211193781,
    title = {Hematological and Serum Chemical Characteristics of Open-Cervix and Closed-Cervix Pyometra in Bitches},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {11},
    number = {19},
    pages = {3658-3661},
    year = {2012},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2012.3658.3661},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2012.3658.3661},
    author = {Il-Jeoung},
    keywords = {Open-cervix pyometra,closed-cervix pyometra,BUN,alkaline phosphatase,glucose concentration},
    abstract = {The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate hematological and serum chemical characteristics of Open-Cervix Pyometra (OCP) and Closed-Cervix Pyometra (CCP) in bitches. In terms of hematologic characteristics, bitches with OCP had mild normocytic, normochromic anemia and less leukocytosis. With regard to serum chemistry, a disproportionate increase in Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) was seen in CCP (BUN:creatinine ratios &gt;30:1). The most prominent finding was the alkaline phosphatase level in CCP (307.5 u L<SUP>-1</SUP>). A mildly elevated glucose concentration was seen in OCP (147.9 mg L<SUP>-1</SUP>). The present study provides valuable characteristics of open-cervix and closed-cervix pyometra in bitches.}
    }