Panel Discussion - The Canine Gallbladder: Cholecystitis and Mucoceles

Course overview

Canine gallbladder mucoceles and cholecystitis are common. Silent progression of gallbladder mucoceles often precede an emergent event where costly diagnostics, surgical intervention and post-operative critical care are required. While advancements in diagnostic imaging have led to earlier detection of a spectrum of gallbladder disease in dogs, many questions remain regarding causal aetiologies, diagnostic methodologies, the effectiveness of medical therapy, and when cholecystectomy is warranted. This panel discussion connects a group of internationally renowned specialists in diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, and surgery to provide insight on canine gallbladder mucoceles and cholecystitis from three unique vantage points. We will discuss the relationship, if any, between these two diseases with special focus on current medical consensus and points of contention in the management of gallbladder mucoceles and cholecystitis in dogs.