CT Concepts

Rozear L, Tidwell AS. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:155-164. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) using a protocol designed for evaluation of the ureters was performed on six normal purpose-bred research dogs. After noncontrast CT, a postcontrast scan was performed 3 min post … Read More

Jaeger JQ, Mattoon JS, Bateman SW, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:72-79. The imaging findings in two miniature schnauzers with acute necrotizing pancreatitis are described. Both dogs were treated previously for diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. Vomiting, anorexia, and lethargy were … Read More

Ziemer LS, Schwarz T, Sullivan M. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:28-31. Mineral opacities within the tympanic bullae, termed otoliths, were detected in three dogs by means of radiography and computed tomography. Radiographic signs of otitis externa were present in two dogs. … Read More

Douglass JP, Berry CR, Thrall DE, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:20-27. The radiographic features of aortic bulb/valve mineralization in 20 dogs were reviewed. Extent, shape, number, and location of mineralization were recorded. Five of the dogs had additional alternate … Read More

Schoenborn WC, Rick MC, Hornof WJ. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:541-544. A 6-year-old Thoroughbred gelding presented with a left forelimb lameness. The results of lameness examination, radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, and computed tomography are presented. Based on the diagnostic imaging, subchondral fractures … Read More

Schwarz T, Sullivan M, Stork CK, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:419-427. Aortic and cardiac mineralization was found in 21 of 3443 (0.61%) canine thoracic radiographs. In none of 786 feline thoracic radiographs reviewed were such lesions present. Mineralizations were … Read More

Wallack ST, Wisner ER, Werner JA, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:432-441. The objective of this work was to compare the accuracy of radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for estimating appendicular osteosarcoma margins. The accuracy of computed tomography (CT) … Read More

Pease AP, Berry CR, Mott JP, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:338-342. A 4-year-old Labrador Retriever presented for urinary incontinence and constipation of 2 weeks duration. There was a tender abdomen, lumbar pain and conscious proprioceptive deficits in both pelvic … Read More

Essman SC, Hoover JP, Bahr RJ, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:255-259. A 7-year-old, neutered male Labrador Retriever presented for a persistent, productive cough and regurgitation. Radiography, ultrasonography, and computed tomography confirmed a large, smoothly marginated intrathoracic mass causing tracheal … Read More

Walker M, Phalan D, Jensen J, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:249-254. Radiographs of the stifles of 6 species of 34 large, non-domestic cats were reviewed foremost for the presence of meniscal ossicles and then for the presence of the … Read More