The urethro-prostatic angle as a practical sonographic index for estimating prostatic size in dogs

In contrast to traditional volume estimation methods, the measurement of the UPa is independent of canine body size, prostatic gland position, and operator skill. These findings suggest that the UPa is a promising, repeatable, and practical parameter for the reliable estimation of prostatomegaly in dogs.

Authors

D. Groppetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0566-1580)
S. Faverzani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0730-1303)
V. Bronzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4250-0823)
Elisa Giussani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9754-5216)
Federica Raneri
Alessandro Pecile

Institutions

University of Milan (IT)
Veterinarians Without Borders (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Published: 2026-01-30
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1753119
Primary Topic: Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Type: article
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article

The urethro-prostatic angle as a practical sonographic index for estimating prostatic size in dogs

D. Groppetti, S. Faverzani, V. Bronzo, Elisa Giussani et al.

Jan 30, 2026

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Veterinary Medicine and Surgery

article

The urethro-prostatic angle as a practical sonographic index for estimating prostatic size in dogs

D. Groppetti, S. Faverzani, V. Bronzo, Elisa Giussani, Federica Raneri, Alessandro Pecile

January 30, 2026article en

Abstract

In contrast to traditional volume estimation methods, the measurement of the UPa is independent of canine body size, prostatic gland position, and operator skill. These findings suggest that the UPa is a promising, repeatable, and practical parameter for the reliable estimation of prostatomegaly in dogs.

Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceVol. 12

University of Milan (IT), Veterinarians Without Borders (US)

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