CT Concepts

 Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:124-124. “… CT signs of pleural thickening (75% vs. 44%, P = 0.04), tended to have thickening of the parietal pleura only (65% vs. 13%, P = 0.01) and had more marked pleural thickening (median 3 … Read More

Butler D, Nemanic S, Warnock JJ. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:43-53. Detection and accurate classification of traumatic tarsal fractures are important for identifying cases requiring surgical intervention. The aim of this prospective, experimental, methods comparison study was to directly compare … Read More

Mortier JR, Fina CJ, Edery E, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:27-31. Crenosoma vulpis is a nematode lungworm found in wild and domestic canids in some parts of North America and Europe. Reported radiographic findings are nonspecific and consist … Read More

Sutherland-Smith J, Hankin EJ, Cunningham SM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:18-26. There are limited criteria for the detection of pulmonary hypertension in dogs undergoing computed tomography (CT) for pulmonary disease. This retrospective analytical exploratory study compared a CT … Read More

Thierry F, Longo M, Pecceu E, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:54-63. The palatine tonsil is an uncommon site of oral canine neoplasia. For affected tonsils, squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent type of neoplasia, followed by melanoma … Read More

Schmid L, Klang A, Katic N, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:E7-E11. A 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier with a history of minor trauma was presented for lameness of the left forelimb. Radiography and computed tomography demonstrated a localized radioulnar … Read More

Specchi S, Panopoulos I, Adrian AM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:13-17. A well-defined, tortuous, and tubular soft tissue opaque structure has been observed within the left mid abdominal cavity in digital radiographs of some cats. Authors hypothesized that … Read More

Grobman M, Cohn L, Knapp S, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2018;59:107-115. Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a persistent or recurrent fever for which the underlying source has not been identified despite diagnostic investigation. In people, 18F-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron … Read More

Hornby NL, Lamb CR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:647-652. In computed tomographic (CT) images of humans, decreased lung attenuation, bronchial dilation, and/or thickening, air trapping, cysts, and thickened interlobular septa have been associated with increasing age. To determine if there … Read More

Lee S-K, Lee D, Kim D, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:664-670. Rapid contrast injection is recommended for triple-phase helical computed tomography (CT) of the liver. However, a large-gauge catheter is needed for faster contrast injection and this is … Read More

Djernæs JD, Nielsen JV, Berg LC. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:169-175. The widths of spaces between the thoracolumbar processi spinosi (interspinous spaces) are frequently assessed using radiography in sports horses; however effects of varying X-ray beam angles and geometric distortion … Read More

Noh D, Choi S, Choi H, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:581-587. Interthalamic adhesion thickness has been previously described as a parameter for quantifying canine brain atrophy and hypothesized to correlate with brain height or ventricular size. However, studies … Read More

Hostnik ET, Scansen BA, Zielinski R, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:542-551. Stenotic nares, edematous intranasal turbinates, mucosal swelling, and an elongated, thickened soft palate are common sources of airflow resistance for dogs with brachycephalic airway syndrome. Surgery has … Read More

Kutara K, Konno T, Kondo H, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:E26-E30. A 10-year-old castrated male miniature dachshund was presented with an abdominal mass. The dog had a history of splenectomy. Triple-phase helical computed tomography was utilized, revealing a … Read More

Lux CN, Culp WTN, Johnson LR, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:315-325. Identification of nasal neoplasia extension and tumor staging in dogs is most commonly performed using computed tomography (CT), however magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is routinely used in … Read More

Majeski SA, Steffey MA, Fuller M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:295-303. Sentinel lymph node mapping can help to direct surgical oncologic staging and metastatic disease detection in patients with complex lymphatic pathways. We hypothesized that indirect computed tomographic … Read More

Rowan C, Cuddy L, Bryan J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:E60-E63. A 5-year-old female entire German Shepherd presented for otitis and lethargy. An incidental abdominal mass was identified on examination. Ultrasound examination (US) identified a heterogeneous left ovarian … Read More

Grimes JA, Secrest SA, Northrup NC, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:559-564. Sentinel lymph node evaluation is widely used in human medicine to evaluate the first lymph node(s) to which a tumor drains. Sentinel lymph node biopsy allows avoidance … Read More

Paradise H, Mathews KG, Cohen EB. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:E37-E41. A 6-year-old neutered male, Golden retriever presented with regurgitation and excitement-induced coughing. Two years prior, extra-thoracic tracheal collapse was diagnosed and extra-luminal tracheal ring prostheses were placed. Radiographs at … Read More

Lamb CR, Pope EHW, Lee KCL. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:144-150. Detection of wooden foreign bodies in dogs can be challenging. A retrospective, cross-sectional study was done to describe computed tomographic (CT) signs associated with wooden foreign bodies, and to … Read More

Bertolini G, Drigo M, Angeloni L, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:304-314. Thyroid nodules are common in dogs and are increasingly likely to be detected with the increased use of advanced imaging modalities. An unsuspected, nonpalpable, asymptomatic lesion, defined … Read More

Mukherjee M, Jones JC, Holásková I, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:565-580. Deep phenotyping tools for characterizing preclinical morphological conditions are important for supporting genetic research studies. Objectives of this retrospective, cross-sectional, methods comparison study were to describe and … Read More

Müller AV, Marschner CB, Kristensen AT, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:653-663. Fractal analysis of canine pulmonary vessels could allow quantification of their space-filling properties. Aims of this prospective, analytical, cross-sectional study were to describe methods for reconstructing three … Read More

Bush JL, Nemanic S, Gordon J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:176-185. Hyperthyroidism is the most common feline endocrinopathy; thyroid computed tomography (CT) may improve disease detection and methimazole dose selection. Objectives of this experimental pre-post with historical case-control … Read More

Pelizzone I, Di Ianni F, Volta A, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:273-283. Maxillary incisor pseudo-odontomas are common in pet prairie dogs and can cause progressive respiratory obstruction, while mandibular pseudo-odontomas are rarely clinically significant. The aim of this … Read More

Secrest S, Bugbee A, Waller K, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:163-168. Computed tomographic maximum intensity projection (MIP) images have been shown to improve reader confidence in their diagnoses and to improve detection of vascular structures and pulmonary nodules. … Read More

Rose AM, Ryan SD, Johnstone T, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:E55-E59. An 8-year-old female neutered domestic short hair cat presented for investigation of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Thoracic radiographs identified a soft tissue opacity in the caudoventral thorax … Read More

Thierry F, Handel I, Hammond G, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:381-388. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is an interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology resulting in progressive interstitial fibrosis, with a known predilection in West Highland white terriers. In humans, … Read More

Watton TC, Lara-Garcia A, Lamb CR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:535-541. Computed tomography (CT) is the primary imaging modality used to investigate human patients with suspected malignant or inflammatory pleural effusion, but there is a lack of information about the … Read More

Rutherford L, Beever L, Bruce M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:634-646. The aims of this observational, analytical, retrospective study were to (i) obtain computed tomographic (CT) cricoid dimensions (height, width, and transverse-sectional area), (ii) compare the cricoid dimensions … Read More

Coia ME, Hammond G, Chan D, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:524-534. Angiostrongylus vasorum (A. vasorum) is an important emerging disease of canidae. Cardiorespiratory signs are common in affected dogs, therefore thoracic imaging is critical for diagnosing and monitoring … Read More

Fitzgerald E, Lam R, Drees R. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:151-162. Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is a common clinical complaint in small animal patients; computed tomography (CT) examinations enable a global overview of the GI tract and associated structures. Previously, the … Read More

Fitzgerald E, Priestnall SL, Lamb CR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2017;58:E42-E44. An 8-year-old, Patterdale terrier was referred for evaluation of tachypnoea, exercise intolerance, and weight loss. Computed tomographic images showed pneumomediastinum, diffuse pulmonary ground glass opacity, and marked dilatation of … Read More

Moorer JD, Breshears MA, Dugat DR. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2016;52:251-255. A 14 yr old castrated domestic shorthair cat presented for a fluid-filled structure in the ventral cervical region that had been present for 1 yr and had not … Read More

Scansen BA. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2016. INTRODUCTION The heart is a 3-dimensional structure, yet nearly all cardiac imaging performed in animals relies on 2-dimensional imaging techniques such as radiography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasonography. The advancement … Read More

Oechtering GU, Pohl S, Schlueter C, et al. Vet Surg 2016;45:165-172. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate airway obstruction due to abnormal intranasal anatomy in 3 brachycephalic dog breeds using computed tomography and rhinoscopy. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS: A total of … Read More

Oechtering GU, Pohl S, Schlueter C, et al. Vet Surg 2016;45:173-181. OBJECTIVE: To introduce a new surgical procedure based on interventional, laser-assisted removal of obstructing turbinate tissue to improve endonasal airway patency in brachycephalic dogs and to confirm the short … Read More

Coppieters E, Van Ryssen B, van Bree H, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:572-581. Medial compartment erosion is an advanced stage of medial coronoid disease, an important cause of elbow lameness in dogs, with treatment and the expected prognosis … Read More

Granger LA, Pariaut R, Vila J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:376-386. Indicators of pulmonary hypertension in dogs examined with thoracic computed tomography (CT) are not well established in the veterinary literature. In humans, the main pulmonary artery to … Read More

Schwarz T, Kelley C, Pinkerton ME, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:16-23. Respiratory diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in captivity reared, endangered whooping cranes (Grus americana). Objectives of this retrospective, case series, cross-sectional study were … Read More

Lang LG, Wilkinson TE, White TL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:467-474. Tooth resorption is the most common dental disease in cats and can be a source of oral pain. The current clinical gold standard for diagnosis includes a … Read More

Porter EG, Winter MD, Sheppard BJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:515-525. Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint is common cause of lameness in equine athletes, and is hallmarked by articular cartilage damage. An accurate, noninvasive method for measuring cartilage … Read More

Guarracino A, Lacitignola L, Auriemma E, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:475-481. This randomized controlled trial study aimed to identify the optimal positive pressure (PP) level that can clear atelectasis while avoiding pulmonary hyperinflation during the breath-hold technique in … Read More

Mackenzie SD, Brisson BA, Gaitero L, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:180-190. Radiopaque gelified ethanol preparation has been described as a useful agent for treatment of humans with intervertebral disc protrusion. The material is injected into the nucleus pulposus … Read More

Knuchell JA, Spriet M, Galuppo LD, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:403-409. Fractures of the central tarsal bone are a rarely recognized cause of acute severe hind limb lameness in nonracehorses. Diagnosis of these fractures can be challenging and … Read More

De Lasalle J, Alexander K, Olive J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:489-501. A better understanding of imaging characteristics of equine stifle osteoarthritis (OA) may allow earlier detection and improve prognosis. Objectives of this ex vivo, prospective, methods comparison … Read More

TOSHIE ISERI KY, KOUSAKU CHIJIWA, RYOHEI NISHIMURA, SATORU MATSUNAGA, REINA FUJIWARA, NOBUO SASAKI,.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:685-685. To establish optimal imaging conditions for enhanced computed tomography (CT) for canine pancreatic tumors, 10 healthy beagles were subjected to dynamic CT. … Read More

Drost WT, Green EM, Zekas LJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:366-375. Vomiting, often caused by mechanical intestinal obstruction, is common in dogs. Equivocal radiographic signs often necessitate repeat radiographs or additional imaging procedures. For our prospective, case-controlled, accuracy … Read More

Salgüero R, Herrtage M, Holmes M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:137-143. Prevalence of subclinical middle ear lesions in dogs that undergo computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging of the head has been reported up to 41%. A … Read More

Nelson BB, Kawcak CE, Goodrich LR, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:387-402. The femorotibial joints are a common source of lameness in Western performance horses. The objective of this prospective study was to compare the radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomographic … Read More

Jones ID, Lamb CR, Drees R, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:144-153. Ability to noninvasively differentiate malignant from nonmalignant abdominal masses would aid clinical decision making. The aim of this retrospective, cross-sectional study was to identify features in dual-phase … Read More

Dixon J, Weller R, Jeckel S, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:E51-E53. A 3-year-old male neutered pygmy goat presented for evaluation of a progressive mandibular swelling and inappetence. A computed tomographic (CT) scan of the head and thorax was … Read More

Lamb CR, Sibbing K, Priestnall SL. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:130-136. In postcontrast computed tomographic (CT) images, feline nasopharyngeal polyps typically demonstrate enhancement of the peripheral rim. Computed tomographic images and histologic specimens of a case series of 22 cats … Read More

Yoshikawa H, Nolan MW, Lewis DW, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:170-179. Radiation-induced ureteral damage can result in serious complications (i.e., hydronephrosis). Also, ureters can be included in planning target volume (PTV) such as ureteral invasion of urinary bladder … Read More

Liotta A, Sandersen C, Couvreur T, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:191-198. In human medicine, spinal pain and radiculopathy are commonly managed by computed tomography (CT)-guided facet joint injections and by transforaminal or translaminar epidural injections. In dogs, CT-guided … Read More

Feng Y, Lawrence J, Cheng K, et al.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:113-123. The field of veterinary radiation therapy (RT) has gained substantial momentum in recent decades with significant advances in conformal treatment planning, image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and intensity-modulated … Read More

Beccati F, Cercone M, Angeli G, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:E10-E15. A 6-day-old foal was evaluated for depression and inappetence. After initial stabilization, the filly developed a hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis and persistent hypercreatinemia. Abdominal ultrasound revealed fluid accumulation … Read More

Stieger-Vanegas SM, Bottorff B, Sisson D, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:E34-E41. Intravascular pulmonary artery sarcomas in combination with myocardial metastasis are rare in dogs. We describe the radiographic, echocardiographic, and electrocardiographic-gated (ECG-gated) computed tomographic angiography (CTA) findings in … Read More

Chow KE, Krockenberger M, Collins D. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2016;57:E22-E26. A 15-year-old female spayed domestic long-haired cat was referred for trismus, hypersalivation, and bilateral ocular discharge. On examination, the cat showed pain on palpation of the left zygomatic arch, … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: CT provides the ability to quantitatively measure attenuation values of tissues using Hounsfield Units (HU). The goals of this study were to compare the CT attenuation values of different types … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: The hyoid apparatus of small animals is an arrangement of small bones connected by fibrocartilage. In adult humans, the apparatus is fused into a single hyoid bone and fracture is … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: With the increased use of abdominal CT and ultrasonography, hepatic masses of uncertain clinical relevance are often identified. Determining the benign or malignant nature of these masses can drastically alter … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: Because of the widespread use of glucocorticoids, iatrogenic hypercortisolism occurs frequently in dogs. Glucocorticoids can also cause major side effect, like hepatopathy with a deposit of glycogen. The aim of … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: Urolithiasis is a common problem in veterinary medicine and minimally invasive treatment with lithotripsy is being used with increasing frequency. Not all stone types can be fragmented with lithotripsy and … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: In the veterinary literature, a comprehensive assessment of pleural abnormalities on computed tomography (CT) in a large number of patients with pleural effusion is lacking. The purpose of the study … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: Lumbosacral angle measurements in flexion and extension positions have been published as a method for estimating lumbosacral range of motion in dogs. However, angle measurement and patient positioning methods have … Read More

in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2016. Introduction/Purpose: Although imaging is unnecessary for successful management of many dogs with acute stick injuries, imaging is indicated in dogs with persistent or recurrent signs of localized infection, unexplained pleuritis or … Read More

Scansen BA. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2016. INTRODUCTION The brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is a disease of the nasal cavity, nasopharynx, and larynx related to early ankylosis of the basicranial epiphyseal cartilage. As a result … Read More

Saunders AB, Gordon SG. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2016. Procedural planning has classically relied on echocardiography and angiography to evaluate cardiac anatomy.1 A detailed knowledge of the anatomy is critical to procedural success. Computed tomography … Read More

da Costa RC. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2016. When approaching a case with spinal problems, the simplest approach, once the lesion is localized, is to consider differential diagnoses using the acronym lists based on pathophysiologic … Read More

Coates JR. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2016. REVIEW CANINE DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive adult-onset neurodegenerative disease that has many similarities to human amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS – Lou Gehrig’s disease) … Read More

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Reinero C. Thoracic Radiography Versus Computed Tomography: Optimizing Imaging for Respiratory Case Management. ACVIM Forum. Indianapolis, Indiana, 2015;1029-1030. Diseases of the respiratory tract are a common reason why dogs and cats seek veterinary medical care. This lecture will focus on … Read More

Tong NM, Zwingenberger AL, Blair WH, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2015;29:893-899. BACKGROUND: Abdominal ultrasound examinations (AUS) are commonly performed before advanced neurodiagnostics to screen for diseases that might affect diagnostic plans and prognosis. OBJECTIVES: Describe the type and … Read More

Carozzi G, Zotti A, Alberti M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:628-637. Computed tomography (CT) is commonly used to investigate head tumors in dogs, however little information is available for lesions of the pharyngeal area. The purpose of this … Read More

Aarsvold S, Reetz JA, Reichle JK, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:272-277. Primary pulmonary neoplasia is relatively uncommon in cats and generally has a poor prognosis. In this multicenter, retrospective study of 57 cats with pulmonary neoplasia, the most … Read More

Kaye BM, Boroffka SAEB, Haagsman AN, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:609-616. Tracheal hypoplasia is commonly seen in English Bulldogs affected with brachycephalic airway syndrome. Previously published diagnostic criteria for tracheal hypoplasia in this breed have been a radiographic … Read More

Steffey MA, Daniel L, Taylor SL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:278-285. Objectives of this prospective study were to describe effects of varying technical components that may contribute to an optimal protocol for computed tomographic pneumocolonography (CTP) in dogs, … Read More

Yoshikawa H, Roback DM, Larue SM, et al.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:687-695. Potential benefits of planning radiation therapy on a contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan (ceCT) should be weighed against the possibility that this practice may be associated with an … Read More

Jurkoshek AM, da Costa RC, Martin-Vaquero P. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:503-510. Computed tomography (CT) scans can be acquired with the transverse images aligned either parallel to the endplates or perpendicular to the vertebral canal. The purpose of this prospective … Read More

Makara M, Chau J, Hall E, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:367-373. This prospective study compared aortic and hepatic enhancement achieved using a contrast injection protocol with a fixed rate of 5 ml/s vs. that achieved using a protocol … Read More

Drees R, Johnson RA, Pinkerton M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:46-54. Heart rate is a major factor influencing diagnostic image quality in computed tomographic coronary artery angiography (MDCT-CA), with an ideal heart rate of 60–65 beats/min in humans. … Read More

Di Ianni F, Volta A, Pelizzone I, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:40-45. Gender determination is frequently requested by reptile breeders, especially for species with poor or absent sexual dimorphism. The aims of the current study were to describe … Read More

Kawalilak LT, Tucker RL, Greene SA. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:570-574. Volumes used in lumbosacral epidural injections for anesthesia have remained unchanged since the 1960s. The goals of this cross-sectional observational study were to characterize the three-dimensional spread of a … Read More

Kraun MB, Nelson NC, Hollinger C. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:E31-E35. A 6-year-old female spayed Shetland Sheepdog presented for evaluation of a subcutaneous mass over the right prescapular region. The mass had been cytologically diagnosed as a lipoma by the … Read More

Ledda G, Caldin M, Mezzalira G, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:347-358. Anomalies involving arterial branches in the lungs are one of the causes of hemoptysis in humans and dogs. Congenital and acquired patterns of bronchoesophageal artery hypertrophy have … Read More

Manso-Díaz G, Dyson SJ, Dennis R, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:176-187. The equine head is an anatomically complex area, therefore advanced tomographic imaging techniques, such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are often required for diagnosis … Read More

Harder LK, Galindo-Zamora V, Beyerbach M, et al. Ir Vet J 2015;68:26. BACKGROUND: Canine intervertebral disc degeneration can lead to intervertebral disc disease. Mild degenerative changes in the structure of the canine intervertebral disc can be identified in magnetic resonance … Read More

Specchi S, Pey P, Ledda G, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:511-519. In humans, the process of development of collateral vessels with hepatopetal flow around the portal vein in order to bypass an obstruction is called “cavernous transformation of … Read More

Pey P, Marcon O, Drigo M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:359-366. Preureteral vena cava (circumcaval ureter, retrocaval ureter) occurs in a third of the feline population and has been associated with ureteral strictures in humans. The aim of … Read More

Uosyte R, Shaw DJ, Gunn-Moore DA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:494-502. Turbinate destruction is an important diagnostic criterion in canine and feline nasal computed tomography (CT). However decreased turbinate visibility may also be caused by technical CT settings … Read More

Willems N, Bach FC, Plomp SG, et al. Arthritis Res Ther 2015;17:137. INTRODUCTION: Strategies for biological repair and regeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) by cell and tissue engineering are promising, but few have made it into a clinical setting. … Read More

Masseau I, Banuelos A, Dodam J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:595-601. Airway remodeling is a prominent feature of feline allergic asthma but requires biopsy for characterization. Computed tomography (CT) has appeal as a minimally invasive diagnostic test. The … Read More

Gregori T, Mantis P, Benigni L, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:153-159. The CT appearance of canine adrenal masses has been reported, but associations between imaging features and pathologic features of these lesions have not been investigated in detail. … Read More

Mesquita L, Lam R, Lamb CR, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:33-39. Eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy is a disease characterized by the infiltration of the lung and bronchial mucosa by eosinophils. The aim of the present study was to describe the … Read More

Cancedda S, Sabattini S, Bettini G, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:335-343. Carcinomas represent two-thirds of canine nasosinal neoplasms. Although radiation therapy (RT) is the standard of care, the incidence of local recurrence following treatment is high. Cyclooxygenase-isoform-2 (COX-2) … Read More

Nemanic S, Hollars K, Nelson NC, et al.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:617-627. Feline nasal diseases are a diagnostic challenge. The objective of this retrospective, cross-sectional study was to determine whether computed tomography (CT) imaging characteristics of the medial retropharyngeal … Read More

Oliveira CR, Henzler MA, Johnson RA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:133-143. Respiratory-induced organ displacement during image acquisition can produce motion artifacts and variation in spatial localization of an organ in diagnostic computed tomography (CT) examinations. The purpose of … Read More

Gonçalves R, Malalana F, McConnell JF, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:391-397. For accurate interpretation of magnetic resonance (MR) images of the equine brain, knowledge of the normal cross-sectional anatomy of the brain and associated structures (such as the … Read More

Carmalt JL, Montgomery J. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:384-390. Minimizing the volume of contrast administered for contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the equine head is desirable for reducing costs and risks of adverse reactions, however evidence-based studies on the effects … Read More

Drees R, Johnson RA, Stepien RL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:638-657. Cross-sectional imaging of the heart utilizing computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to be superior for the evaluation of cardiac morphology and systolic … Read More

Szabo D, Sutherland-Smith J, Barton B, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:264-271. Computed tomography is increasingly being used in veterinary medicine to evaluate animals with pulmonary signs such as coughing, tachypnea, and exercise intolerance, however, a quantitative measure of … Read More

Parzefall B, Rieger A, Volk HA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:25-32. Rounded, sessile, hyperattenuating structures detected in computed tomography (CT) studies of canine tympanic bullae have been termed “otoliths.” These have been proposed to represent dystrophic mineralizations or … Read More

Foster A, Morandi F, May E. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:18-24. Previous reports describing the prevalence of ear diseases in dogs have primarily been based on dogs presenting with clinical signs of disease. The prevalence of subclinical ear disease remains … Read More

Veiga-Parga T, Hecht S, Craig L. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:E65-E69. An approximately 5-month-old American Staffordshire terrier was presented with a history of recurrent peritoneal effusion. Abdominal radiographs and ultrasound showed a loculated effusion in the ventral abdomen with dorsal … Read More

Vilaplana Grosso F, Haar GT, Boroffka SAEB. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:486-493. English Bulldogs have been reported to demonstrate abnormal growth and development of the nasal turbinates, which contribute to an increase in airway resistance and hence clinical signs of … Read More

Wightman P, Cohen EB, Hunter S, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2015;56:E40-E43. A 12-day-old Brown Kiwi (Apteryx mantelli) was presented with anorexia, torticollis, head-tilt, and coelomic distension. Radiographs showed an ill-defined, fat-opaque, coelomic mass displacing viscera craniodorsally. Curvilinear mineral … Read More

Archambault N, Coates JR, Pathau P, et al. Computed Tomography Guided Sterotaxic Navigation of the Canine Thoracolumbar Spine. ACVIM Forum. Indianapolis, Indiana, 2015;649. Implant placements into the canine thoracolumbar spine carry a formidable risk of vertebral canal violation and disruption … Read More

Khojasteh A, Dashti SG, Dehghan MM, et al. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2014;102:1771-1778. Due to shortcomings associated with autogenous bone graft, the gold standard of craniofacial grafting, investigators seek alternatives that are accessible, efficient, and affordable. Accordingly, … Read More

Li X, Cai H, Cui X, et al. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2014;46:e67-73. OBJECTIVES: Repositioning of the mediastinum with implantation of a prosthesis seems the favoured approach to treat late complications of pneumonectomy caused by mediastinal shift. However, the traditional … Read More

Javard R, Specchi S, Benamou J, et al. Can Vet J 2014;55:1096-1099. This report describes an ileocecocolic volvulus in a German shepherd dog with risk factors of previous abdominal surgeries and concurrent chronic enteropathy. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) with multiplanar … Read More

Sieslack AK, Dziallas P, Nolte I, et al. BMC Vet Res 2014;10:242. BackgroundRight ventricular (RV) volume and function are important diagnostic and prognostic factors in dogs with primary or secondary right-sided heart failure. The complex shape of the right ventricle … Read More

Harder L, Ludwig D, Galindo-Zamora V, et al. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere 2014;42. Objective: Although the classification of canine intervertebral disc degeneration using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been described in the literature, there is no such classification … Read More

Stelmach D, Sharma A, Rosselli D, et al. Can Vet J 2014;55:961-964. Computed tomography (CT) of a dog with a cervical concentric wound and ventral chronic draining tract revealed a hyper-attenuating, concentric foreign body and contrast-enhancing tract. This is the … Read More

Szabo D, Sutherland-Smith J, Barton B, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. IntroductionIPurpose: Computed tomography is increasingly being used in veterinary medicine as a means of investigating coughing and other pulmonary-related clinical signs. The … Read More

Steffey MA, Daniel S, Taylor SL, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) is not commonly utilized to image the colorectum in veterinary patients, as fecal material and the luminal collapse … Read More

Shimbo G, Karatsu K, Miyabayashi T. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: On magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), contrast enhancement of the spinal cord has been associated with spinal cord infarction and compressive myelomalacia, most likely … Read More

Shaikh LS, Holmes SP, Selberg KT. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Three-dimensional volume imaging in MRI has the advantage of multiplanar reconstructions with a single acquisition , which makes shortened scan times a reality. … Read More

Rosenblatt AJ, Scrivani PY, Boisclair YR, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Body fat content is a predictor or outcome of disease, metabolic processes, and therapeutic responses, and can be measured noninvasively by … Read More

Park SJ, Oh JY, Son KY, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Prednisolone (PDS), one of the synthetic glucocorticoids is commonly used for various diseases including inflammatory or allergic diseases in veterinary practice, … Read More

Mann KA, Kraft SL, Hauke SM, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) has been shown to predict tumor outcome of human osteosarcomas (OSA) and may provide … Read More

Mackenzie SD, Brisson BA, Gaitero L, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Radiopaque gelified ethanol, marketed as Discogel®, has been described as a useful agent for the treatment of human patients with disc … Read More

Lemon MJ, Wilson DV, Nelson LL, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Intercostal thoracotomy is a common surgical procedure in veterinary referral practice and is associated with a high degree of post-operative pain. … Read More

Lemon MJ, Nelson NC. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Acute pancreatitis is the most common disease of the canine exocrine pancreas, and has a rapidly progressive course frequently associated with high morbidity and mortality … Read More

Lang LG, Wilkinson TE, White TL, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Although computed tomography (CT) of the skull is a commonly performed diagnostic procedure in veterinary referral institutions, the role of CT … Read More

Keh SY, Sohn JM, Choi MH, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) is a routine examination of gastrointestinal tract in human because of the features that all the gastrointestinal segments … Read More

Kawalilak LT, Tucker RL, Greene SA. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Epidural anesthesia was first administered to veterinary patients as early as 1885 and continues to be widely used in practice today. The volumes … Read More

Jula C, Jones J, Holaskova I, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Lumbosacral disease is a common cause of lower back pain, disability, and early retirement for military working dogs. Because they are … Read More

Huynh E, Reichle JK. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Lagomorphs (rabbits) and small rodents are popular pets that often present to veterinarians for dental disease, otitis, rhinitis, exophthalmos, and/or palpable masses of the jaw. … Read More

Hespel AM, Hudson J, Wilhite R. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Cross-sectional imaging modalities such as multislice computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or 40 ultrasound, allow creation of a high resolution 3D … Read More

Cheon BG, Park SJ, Yoorr JH, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: CT is widely used to investigate the vertebral disorders particularly for pathologic bone changes. Vertebra consists of cortical and cancellous bones … Read More

Camevale M, Jones J, Sponenberq P, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Sacroiliac joint disease is increasingly being recognized as one of the causes of lower back pain in dogs. Diagnosis is currently … Read More

Bush JL, Nemanic S, Gordon J. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/Purpose: Hyperthyroidism is diagnosed based on clinical signs and elevated serum total thyroxine (TT4) levels. Imaging diagnosis is made with nuclear scintigraphy, and recently … Read More

Uson-Gargallo J, Tapia-Araya AE, Diaz-Guemes Martin-Portugues I, et al. J Vet Med Educ 2014;41:218-224. Human laparoscopic simulators have been used in medical education for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in the past years. Simulator-based laparoscopic training has attracted much interest because … Read More

Newman M, Landon B. J Small Anim Pract 2014;55:475-478. An eight-month old female bull mastiff was referred for evaluation of urinary incontinence. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography identified complete duplication of the left ureter with ectopic insertion of the duplicate ureter into … Read More

Deng Y, Zhou H, Gu P, et al. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2014;55:6016-6023. PURPOSE: To investigate the role of miR-31 genetically modified bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) composited with porous beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) scaffolds in repairing canine medial orbital … Read More

Park HJ, Seo DK, Song KH, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2014;76:1129-1132. A 9-month-old intact female Yorkshire terrier dog was presented with episodic partial seizure-like cramping of the limbs. The patient’s episodes began six months previously; the interval between … Read More

Hoehne SN, Milovancev M, Hyde AJ, et al.  J Am Vet Med Assoc 2014;245:414-418. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 16-week-old 1.5-kg (3.3-lb) sexually intact male Ragdoll kitten that had a 9-week history of marked modified transudate ascites was evaluated. A membranous obstruction … Read More

Piao D, McKeirnan KL, Sultana N, et al. Lasers Surg Med 2014;46:508-519. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Intervertebral disc herniation is a common disease in chondrodystrophic dogs, and a similar neurologic condition also occurs in humans. Percutaneous laser disc ablation (PLDA) is … Read More

Kobayashi R, Yamada N, Kitamori T, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2014;76:1161-1164. A dog developed a cervical mass, and computed tomography verified a mass surrounding the trachea with some pulmonary masses. Histopathologically, the cervical mass was composed of malignant … Read More

Wrzosek M, Plonek M, Zeira O, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2014;55:375-378. A three-year-old Border collie was diagnosed with a bipartite atlas and bilateral forelimb hypodactyly. The dog showed signs of acute, non-progressive neck pain, general stiffness and right … Read More

Bae Y, Park S, Jeon S, et al. Am J Vet Res 2014;75:642-647. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of region of interest (ROI) setting and slice thickness on trabecular bone mineral density (BMD) measured with quantitative CT in dogs. ANIMALS: … Read More

Franchini D, Giannelli A, Di Paola G, et al. et Parasitol 2014;203:91-95. Onchocerca lupi, a zoonotic nematode infecting the eyes of carnivores, has been increasingly reported in dogs from Europe and the USA. In order to improve the current status … Read More

Bradshaw TJ, Yip S, Jallow N, et al. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014;89:399-405. PURPOSE: In dose painting, in which functional imaging is used to define biological targets for radiation therapy dose escalation, changes in spatial distributions of biological … Read More

An DG, Park J, Lee NK, et al. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2014. Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most lethal stroke types. Neuroimaging techniques, particularly computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), have … Read More

Dustin Dees D, Maclaren NE, Fritz KJ, et al. Vet Ophthalmol 2014;17:184-189. PURPOSE: To investigate the magnetic susceptibility artifact associated with pigmented intraorbital prosthetics when performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). Potential artifact reduction techniques were also … Read More

Engelmann N, Ondreka N, Michalik J, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2014;28:934-938. A 4-year-old, 30.6-kg castrated male mixed-breed dog was referred for evaluation of acute diarrhea, inappetence, weight loss, and lethargy. The dog had otherwise been healthy since being … Read More

Lee CM, Kim JH, Kang MH, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2014;55:274-277. A seven-month-old, entire, male miniature schnauzer dog was referred with acute vomiting, inappetence and depression primarily as a result of a gastric foreign body (pine cones). During … Read More

Fracassi F, Mandrioli L, Shehdula D, et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2014;50:192-197. A 13 yr old castrated male vizsla was referred to the authors’ institute because of polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and weight loss. Pituitary-dependent hypercortisolism (PDH) was diagnosed … Read More

Mendoza P, d’Anjou M-A, Carmel ÉN, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:251-262. Understanding radiographic anatomy and the effects of varying patient and radiographic tube positioning on image quality can be a challenge for students. The purposes of this study … Read More

Scrivani PV, Martin-Flores M, van Hatten R, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:263-271. Some cats develop blindness during procedures with mouth gags, which possibly relates to maxillary arterial occlusion by opening the mouth. Our first aim was to use … Read More

Engel S, Randall EK, Cuddon PA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:305-309. An 8-month-old female Saint Bernard dog was presented with gait abnormalities consistent with a left-lateralizing cervical myelopathy. Imaging revealed a large, irregular soft tissue and mineral mass … Read More

Secrest S, Sakamoto K. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:272-277. The halo sign (HS) and reverse halo sign (RHS) are radiologic signs identified on pulmonary computed tomography (CT) in people. The HS is described as a circular area of ground-glass attenuation … Read More

Golini L, Kircher PR, Lewis FI, et al. Vet Surg 2014;43:405-413. OBJECTIVE: To describe clinical outcome and technical outcome assessed using computed tomography (CT) in dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) treated by dorsal laminectomy, partial discectomy, and transarticular screw … Read More

Mamelak AN, Owen TJ, Bruyette D. Vet Surg 2014;43:369-379. OBJECTIVE: To (1) establish a technique for transsphenoidal removal of pituitary adenomas in dogs with pituitary dependent hypercortisolism (PDH) using a high definition video telescope, and (2) report initial outcomes. STUDY … Read More

Mendoza P, d’Anjou MA, Carmel EN, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2014;55:251-262. Understanding radiographic anatomy and the effects of varying patient and radiographic tube positioning on image quality can be a challenge for students. The purposes of this study were … Read More

Kim J, Kwon SY, Cena R, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2014;76:615-620. A 10-year-old, intact female Yorkshire terrier had multiple pulmonary nodules on thoracic radiography and ultrasonography with no lesions elsewhere. Computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography and … Read More

Soffler C, Karpenstein H, Kramer M. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere 2014;42:88-93. OBJECTIVE: The intervertebral vacuum phenomenon (VP) in the dog describes an accumulation of gas in the intervertebral disc space. It occurs primarily after vaporization of solute gases … Read More

Fritsche R, Dolf G, Schelling C, et al. J Anim Breed Genet 2014;131:146-152. To test the hypothesis of a heritable base of ectopic ureters (EU) in Entlebucher Mountain Dogs (EMD) and to elucidate associated risk factors and mode of inheritance … Read More

Goggs R, Chan DL, Benigni L, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2014;55:190-197. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility of CT pulmonary angiography for identification of naturally occurring pulmonary thromboembolism in dogs using predefined diagnostic criteria and to assess the ability … Read More

Orabi H, Aboushwareb T, Tan J, et al. Urology 2014;83:930-938. OBJECTIVE: To test if virtual endoscopy (VE) enabled by 3-dimensional computed tomographic (CT) scanner with supporting software allows for practical clinical interrogation and evaluation of the urethral lumen and anatomy … Read More

Fukushima K, Kanemoto H, Ohno K, et al. Vet J 2014;199:376-381. Canine extrahepatic congenital portosystemic shunts (EH-cPSS) are classified into several anatomical types, depending on the origin and termination of the shunt vessel. The aim of this retrospective study was … Read More

Davidson AP, Westropp JL. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2014;44:343-353. Ectopic ureters are the most common cause of urinary incontinence in young dogs but should be considered as a differential in any incontinent dog for which the history … Read More

Scollan K, Sisson D. J Vet Cardiol 2014;16:67-72. Contrast enhanced, multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) is a useful diagnostic imaging modality that has become increasingly available in veterinary medicine. Multi-planar and three-dimensional reconstructions allow accurate and comprehensive assessment of cardiac and … Read More

Markovic LE, Kellihan HB, Roldan-Alzate A, et al. J Vet Cardiol 2014;16:59-65. A 1-year-old male German shorthaired pointer was referred for evaluation of tachypnea and hemoptysis. A grade VI/VI left basilar continuous murmur was ausculted. Multimodality imaging consisting of thoracic … Read More

Glasser SA, Charney S, Dervisis NG, et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2014;50:96-104. An image-guided robotic stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) system can be used to deliver curative-intent radiation in either single fraction or hypofractionated doses. Medical records for 19 dogs … Read More

Cuijpers VM, Jaroszewicz J, Anil S, et al. Clin Oral Implants Res 2014;25:359-365. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were (i) to determine the spatial resolution and sensitivity of micro- versus nano-computed tomography (CT) techniques and (ii) to validate micro- … Read More

Cooper JJ, Young BD, Griffin JFt, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2014;55:182-189. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are commonly used to evaluate dogs with thoracolumbar myelopathy; however, relative diagnostic sensitivities for these two modalities have not been … Read More

Ricciardi M, Martino R, Assad EA. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2014;55:190-194. The computed tomography (CT) imaging findings of a celiacomesenteric trunk (CMT) in a 1-year-old dog with primary hypoplasia of the portal vein (PHPV) are described. Computed tomography angiography revealed acquired … Read More

Bahl M, Muzaffar M, Vij G, et al. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2014;35:578-581. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The “polar vessel” sign has been previously described on sonography of parathyroid adenomas. We estimated the 4D CT prevalence of the polar vessel sign … Read More

Choi S, Liu IL, Yamamoto K, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2014;76:229-235. We investigated biodegradability and new bone formation after implantation of tetrapod-shaped granular artificial bone (Tetrabone(R)) or beta-tricalcium phosphate granules (beta-TCP) in experimental critical-size defects in dogs, which … Read More

Lamb CR, Ciasca TC, Mantis P, et al. J Feline Med Surg 2014;16:99-108. In order to describe the signs of acromegaly in cats, a case-control study was done based on computed tomography (CT) scans of the heads of 68 cats … Read More

Lamb CR, Ciasca TC, Mantis P, et al. J Feline Med Surg 2014;16:99-108. In order to describe the signs of acromegaly in cats, a case-control study was done based on computed tomography (CT) scans of the heads of 68 cats … Read More

Biskup J, Freeman A, Camisa W, et al. Vet Surg 2014;43:136-141. OBJECTIVE: To test the ex vivo mechanical properties of canine patella-ligament-tibia (PLT) segment and establish the relationship between donor size and PLT dimensions to the mechanical properties of PLT … Read More

Petazzoni M, Nicetto T. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2014;27:85-89. This report describes the treatment of traumatic carpal hyperextension in a giant breed dog by pancarpal arthrodesis using a custom-made Fixin locking plate, created with the aid of a three-dimensional plastic … Read More

Kunst CM, Pease AP, Nelson NC, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:511-520. Elbow dysplasia is a heritable disease that is a common cause of lameness and progressive elbow osteoarthritis in young large breed dogs. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals … Read More

Martin-Vaquero P, da Costa RC, Drost WT. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:496-505. Computed tomography (CT) provides excellent bony detail, whereas magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is superior in evaluating the neural structures. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess … Read More

Hedley J, Eatwell K, Schwarz T. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:380-386. Anesthesia and tube restraint methods are often required for computed tomography (CT) of snakes due to their natural tendency to curl up. However, these restraint methods may cause animal … Read More

Hespel A-M, Wilhite R, Hudson J. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:347-358. Recent technological advances in 3D printing have resulted in increased use of this technology in human medicine, and decreasing cost is making it more affordable for veterinary use. Rapid … Read More

Cha JK, Lee JS, Kim MS, et al.  J Clin Periodontol 2014;41:86-93. AIM: The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) in a bovine hydroxyapatite/collagen (BHC) carrier to augment bone formation in … Read More

Kutara K, Seki M, Ishikawa C, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:7-15. The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of triple-phase helical computed tomography (CT) for differentiating canine hepatic masses. Seventy dogs with hepatic masses underwent … Read More

Lerer A, Chalmers HJ, Moens NMM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:547-551. A 5-month-old intact male Basset Hound presented for evaluation of pain and crepitation during manipulation of the temporomandibular joint, worse on the right side. A computed tomography … Read More

Coggeshall JD, Reese DJ, Kim SE, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2014;55:46-51. Four skeletally immature, small breed dogs (five elbows) with elbow incongruency were evaluated for forelimb lameness. Findings on clinical examination included pain, effusion and decreased range of … Read More

Pan YQ, Zheng R, Liu FB, et al. Int J Surg 2014;12:71-75. OBJECTIVE: To design and fabricate canine rib prosthesis with full geometric shape using computed tomography (CT) scan combined with computer-aided design (CAD) and stereo lithographic (SLA) technologies and … Read More

Kohler C, Alef M, Eberhardt F, et al. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Kleintiere Heimtiere 2014;42:20-28. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to measure the thickness of the soft palate at specific locations in normocephalic dogs using sonography and computed … Read More

Adriaens A, Peremans K, Waelbers T, et al. PLoS One 2014;9:e109680. To gain insights into the working mechanism of morphine, regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) patterns after morphine administration were assessed in dogs. In a randomized cross-over experimental study, rCBF … Read More

Zwingenberger AL, Park SA, Murphy CJ. BMC Vet Res 2014;10:116. BACKGROUND: The canine lacrimal gland (LG) and accessory lacrimal gland of the third eyelid (TEG) are responsible for production of the aqueous portion of the precorneal tear film. Immune-mediated, toxic, … Read More

Rosenblatt AJ, Scrivani PV, Caserto BG, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:614-619. Nasal encephaloceles (meningoceles or meningoencephaloceles) are rare and not reported to be infected or coupled with a facial deformity in dogs. This report describes an older dog … Read More

Kaminen PS, Viitanen SJ, Lappalainen AK, et al. BMC Vet Res 2014;10:16. BACKGROUND: Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) in dogs is a rare disease with only few reports in the literature. This report aims to contribute to the current literature on suitable … Read More

Barrios N, Gomez M, Mieres M, et al. BMC Vet Res 2014;10:54. BACKGROUND: Dermoid sinus is an uncommon epithelial-lined fistula that may be associated with vertebral malformations. In humans, Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) is a rare condition characterized by congenital cervical … Read More

Redaelli V, Tanzi B, Luzi F, et al. Ann Ist Super Sanita 2014;50:140-146. INTRODUCTION: The authors, after a description of the physics of infrared thermographic technique (IRT), analyze the reading of images and the main applications in the veterinary field, … Read More

Newman M, Bertollo N, Walsh W, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2014;27:271-276. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the degree of lateralization achievable and strength of tibial tuberosity transposition and advancement (TTTA) relative to pin and tension band wiring (PTBW) for lateral … Read More

Nieset JR, Harmon JF, Johnson TE, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:644-650. Daily bladder variations make it difficult to utilize standard radiotherapy as a primary treatment option for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Our purpose was to develop a model comparing … Read More

Cooper JJ, Young BD, Griffin JF, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:182-189. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are commonly used to evaluate dogs with thoracolumbar myelopathy; however, relative diagnostic sensitivities for these two modalities have not … Read More

MacKenzie SD, Caswell JL, Brisson BA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:571-581. A minimally invasive method for delivering injectable therapeutic agents would be desirable for the treatment of intervertebral disc disease in dogs. The purpose of this study was … Read More

Bertolini G, Diana A, Cipone M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:521-530. Caudal vena cava duplication has been rarely reported in small animals. The purpose of this retrospective study was to describe characteristics of duplicated caudal vena cava in … Read More

Chow KE, Stent AW, Milne M. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:74-78. A 4-year-old German shorthaired pointer presented with collapse and hematochezia. Radiographs showed gas and fluid-distended small intestines and loss of serosal detail. Ultrasound examination showed hypomotile, fluid-distended small intestines, … Read More

Esmans MC, Soukup JW, Schwarz T. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:506-510. The purpose of this study was to develop an optimized imaging protocol for canine dental imaging using single-detector row CT and multidetector row CT. Two medium-sized mesaticephalic cadaver dog … Read More

Loeber SJ, Custis JT, Randall EK, et al. in Scientific Proceedings (Abstract). American College of Veterinary Radiology 2014. Introduction/ Purpose: Nasal tumors in dogs are often malignant with a high rate of tumor recurrence and poor long-term survival. Metabolic imaging … Read More

Thengchaisri N, Theerapun W, Kaewmokul S, et al. BMC Vet Res 2014;10:131. BACKGROUND: The relationship between overall obesity and fat distribution in dogs and the development of heart disease is unclear. In the present study we evaluated the association between … Read More

Fraga-Manteiga E, Shaw DJ, Dennison S, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:393-398. Computed tomography (CT) is commonly used to assess animals with head trauma. However, strongly attenuating objects such as metallic gunshot cause artifacts that may make accurate localization … Read More

Randall E, Loeber S, Kraft S. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:213-226. 18F-Fluoro-deoxyglucose positron emission computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) is an emerging diagnostic imaging modality in veterinary medicine; however, little published information is available on physiologic variants, benign processes, and artifacts. The … Read More

Lam R, Niessen SJ, Lamb CR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:141-146. X-ray attenuation of the liver has been measured using computed tomography (CT) and reported to decrease in cats with experimentally induced hepatic lipidosis. To assess the clinical utility of … Read More

Ricciardi M, Martino R, Assad EA. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:190-194. The computed tomography (CT) imaging findings of a celiacomesenteric trunk (CMT) in a 1-year-old dog with primary hypoplasia of the portal vein (PHPV) are described. Computed tomography angiography revealed … Read More

Zarelli M, Schwarz T, Puggioni A, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:387-392. Computed tomography (CT) is commonly used in veterinary practice to evaluate dogs with suspected brain disease, however contrast resolution limitations and artifacts may reduce visualization of clinically … Read More

Birch S, Barberet V, Bradley K, et al.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:29-34. Previous lymphangiographic studies have investigated the use of computed tomography (CT) for characterizing the thoracic duct and its tributaries in dogs. However, there is limited published information … Read More

Specchi S, d’Anjou M-A, Carmel EN, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2014;55:531-538. Collateral venous pathways develop in dogs with obstruction or increased blood flow resistance at any level of the caudal vena cava in order to maintain venous drainage … Read More

Seo E, Choi J, Choi M, et al. J Vet Sci 2014;15:187-193. The height, width, and cross-sectional area of the vertebral canal and spinal cord along with the area ratio of spinal cord to vertebral canal in the cervical vertebra … Read More

Mauler DA, De Decker S, De Risio L, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2014;28:175-181. BACKGROUND: Most information about spinal arachnoid diverticula (SADs) in dogs has been retrieved from relatively small case series. The aim of this study was to … Read More

Okanishi H, Matsumoto J, Aoki H, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2013;75:1629-1632. A 13-year-old female Labrador Retriever presented with chronic regurgitation. Radiography and computed tomography (CT) revealed nodules in the caudal esophagus. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy followed by histopathological examination … Read More

Jung DI, Lee HC, Ha J, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2013;75:1661-1665. A 4-year-old female Maltese (case 1), a 9-year-old castrated male shih tzu (case 2) and 2-year-old female Pomeranian (case 3) presented with neurological signs, such as head … Read More

Oui H, Kim J, Bae Y, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2013;75:1525-1528. A 5-year-old Shih Tzu was presented with intermittent vomiting and anorexia. Microhepatica and reversed position of the abdominal organs were observed on radiography. Ultrasonographically, portosystemic shunt (PSS) … Read More

Le Roux A, Granger LA, Reynolds C, et al. J Vet Cardiol 2013;15:283-287. A 5 year-old female Lhasa Apso was diagnosed with a large right pulmonary artery thrombus, multiple smaller pulmonary thrombi, and pulmonary hypertension. In addition, thoracic computed tomography … Read More

Cuddy LC, Maisenbacher HW, Vigani A, et al. J Vet Cardiol 2013;15:277-281. Coarctation of the aorta has been described previously as either a post-mortem or angiographic finding in three dogs with clinical signs related to the aortic coarctation. A 10-year-old … Read More

Perazzi A, Bernardini M, Mandara MT, et al. J Feline Med Surg 2013;15:1132-1136. A 1-year-old sexually intact male Korat cat was referred for ophthalmological consultation due to anisocoria. Mydriasis with external ophthalmoplegia and absence of pupillary light responses in the … Read More

Trempala CL, Herold LV. J Vet Emerg Crit Care (San Antonio) 2013;23:624-630. OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of pulmonary aspergillosis in a previously healthy dog that manifested as a spontaneous pneumothorax. CASE SUMMARY: A 3-year-old neutered male mixed-breed dog was … Read More

Bibevski JD, Daye RM, Henrickson TD, et al. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2013;49:363-369. The clinical usefulness of computed tomography (CT) as a sole diagnostic modality in identifying disc lesion(s) in chondrodystrophic breeds presenting with acute signs of … Read More

Mukherjee M, Jones J, Childs K. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;58. Introduction/Purpose: Spinal disease is one of the major causes of disability and early retirement in working dogs. Lumbosacral stenosis (LSS) is a common spinal disease … Read More

MIller JW, Brinkman-Ferguson AJ, Mackin J. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;29. Introduction/Purpose: Hepatobiliary diseases are common in dogs, and there is a need for a non-invasive way to obtain superior images of the hepatobiliary system. The … Read More

Lau SF, Wolschrijn CF, Siebelt M, et al. Veterinary journal 2013;198:116-121. The aetiopathogenesis of medial coronoid disease (MCD) remains obscure, despite its high prevalence. The role of changes to subchondral bone or articular cartilage is much debated. Although there is … Read More

Kulendra E, Tivers M, de la Puerta B. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;66. IntroductionlPurpose: Computed tomography (CT) is routinely used to examine the elbows of dogs with suspected medial coronoid process (MCP) disease; however, there is … Read More

Kim JS, Bae YH, Lee GE. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;54. Introduction/Purpose: The appropriate contrast injection protocol is essential for accurate diagnostic CT angiography. This study investigated the contrast protocols including iodine dosage, dilution ratio, total … Read More

Kim JH, Bae YH, Lee GE. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;55. Introduction/Purpose: In multidetector computed tomography (MOCT) angiography, delay time for cardiac CT scanning is critical for achieving adequate cardiovascular enhancement in the anatomic region of … Read More

Holmes SP, Schmiedt CW, Brown SA. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;73. IntroductionPurpose: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is considered the gold standard measure of renal function. Single kidney GFR (SK-GFR) is often more clinically relevant, but also … Read More

Hankin EJ, Sutherland-Smith J, Cunningham S. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;52. Introduction/Purpose: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex and serious clinical syndrome. Main pulmonary artery (PA) ratio to ascending aorta (Ao) diameter (PAAo), derived from thoracic … Read More

Giglio R, Berry C, Hernandez JA. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;39. Introduction/Purpose: The value of diagnostic imaging in predicting canine adrenal malignancies has been proven. Previous investigations in dogs using ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) … Read More

Drees R, Johnson RA, Stepien RL, et al. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;74. Introduction/Purpose: Cardiac angiography using multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are emerging modalities for evaluating anatomy and function … Read More

Cain B, Jones JC, Childs K. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;48. Introduction/Purpose: Belgian Malinois are one of the most popular breeds used as military working dogs. Their work requires repetitive physical activities that place strain on … Read More

Adrian A, Twedt D, Kraft SL. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Radiology 2013;47. Introduction/Purpose: Computed tomography (CT) is considered the gold strandard for diagnosing pancreatitis in humans. The most common canine exocrine pancreatic disease is pancreatitis. A combination … Read More

Lynch S, Halfacree Z, Desmas I, et al. The Journal of small animal practice 2013;54:555-558. An eight-year-old, neutered, male German short-haired pointer was presented for a chronic cough and an intrathoracic mass. Computed tomography revealed a mass with low attenuation … Read More

de Battisti A, Harran N, Chanoit G, et al. The Journal of small animal practice 2013;54:547-550. A 24-week-old dog was presented with recurrent rectal prolapse because of colonic duplication. Colonic duplication is an extremely uncommon congenital abnormality, with only six … Read More

Buttin P, Millet M, Cousin S, et al. The Journal of small animal practice 2013;54:521-530. OBJECTIVE: To determine association between computed tomography measurements of spinal cord compression and postoperative outcome. METHODS: A retrospective review of medical records of dogs presenting … Read More

Kuroki K, Vitale CL, Essman SC, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2013;26:379-384. Objective: To evaluate whether non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) as a stand-alone imaging modality can be used to define the Hansen type I intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) lesion … Read More

Lau SF, Wolschrijn CF, Hazewinkel HA, et al. Veterinary journal 2013;197:724-730. Medial coronoid disease (MCD) encompasses lesions of the entire medial coronoid process (MCP), both of the articular cartilage and the subchondral bone. To detect the earliest signs of MCD, … Read More

Reis Silva H, Uosyte R, Clements DN, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:470-477. Soft tissue injuries of the shoulder are an important cause of forelimb lameness in dogs. The objectives of this canine cadaver study were to describe normal … Read More

Collins SP, Matheson JS, Hamor RE, et al. Vet Ophthalmol 2013;16:352-358. OBJECTIVE: To compare the diagnostic quality of computed tomography (CT) images of normal ocular and orbital structures acquired with and without the use of general anesthesia in the cat. … Read More

Nolan MW, Randall EK, LaRue SM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:560-566. Consistency and accuracy in normal tissue contouring in radiotherapy planning is important for comparison of dosimetry and toxicity data between studies. The purpose of this study was … Read More

Steffen F, Flueckiger M, Montavon PM. Vet Surg 2003;32:411-415. OBJECTIVE: To present a detailed description of a dog with atlanto-occipital (A-O) luxation, including results of the neurologic examination, diagnostic imaging, and treatment by closed reduction. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical case report. … Read More

Paek M, Engiles JB, Mai W. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:453-458. A tibial tuberosity radiolucency is sometimes identified on lateral radiographs of canine stifle joints, however little is known about the cause or significance. The purpose of this study was … Read More

Klang A, Kneissl S, Glänzel R, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:532-535. A 1-year-old female cat was presented for progressive alopecia, gait abnormalities, and stiffness. Radiography demonstrated multiple calcified lesions within the soft tissues of the cervical and thoracic … Read More

Dennler M, Bass DA, Gutierrez-Crespo B, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:459-469. Aelurostrongylus abstrusus infection is common in endemic areas and may cause severe respiratory clinical signs. Computed tomography (CT) is an important tool to diagnose pulmonary disease, because … Read More

Suran JN, Wyre NR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:522-531. Lymphoma is the most common malignant neoplasia in domestic ferrets, Mustela putorius furo. However, imaging findings in ferrets with lymphoma have primarily been described in single case reports. The purpose of … Read More

Shanaman MM, Schwarz T, Gal A, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2013. Contrast-enhanced multi-detector computed tomography (CE-MDCT) is used routinely in evaluating human patients with acute abdominal symptoms. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) continues to be in its infancy as it relates … Read More

Brinkschulte M, Bienert-Zeit A, Lupke M, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2013. The system of the paranasal sinuses morphologically represents one of the most complex parts of the equine body. A clear understanding of spatial relationships is needed for correct … Read More

Kalff S, Parry A, Gemmill T. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2013;26:328-331. A two-year-old female neutered Whippet was referred for evaluation of progressive right pelvic limb lameness. Clinical examination revealed a fibrous band palpable along the cranial aspect of the quadriceps … Read More

Makara M, Dennler M, Schnyder M, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2013. In dogs, a mean broncho-arterial ratio of 1.45 +/- 0.21 has been previously defined as normal. These values were obtained in dogs under general inhalational anesthesia using a … Read More

Nagel C, Silver T, Grahn B. Vet Ophthalmol 2013;16 Suppl 1:164-167. A 20-month-old intact female Mastiff dog presented for evaluation of acute blindness. Computed tomography confirmed a tumor involved the optic chiasm and optic nerves. A B-cell lymphoma was confirmed … Read More

Thomasy SM, Cissell DD, Arzi B, et al. Vet Ophthalmol 2013;16:123-129. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 16-year-old spayed female cat evaluated for lagophthalmos and chronic exposure keratitis in both eyes. CLINICAL FINDINGS: Ophthalmic examination revealed upper and lower eyelid entropion of the … Read More

Leeman JJ, Kim SE, Reese DJ, et al. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2013;49:281-285. A 4 yr old spayed female mixed-breed dog presented with a 2 yr history of recurring increases in liver enzymes. Two congenital portosystemic shunts … Read More

Goldsworthy SJ, Burton C, Guilherme S. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2013;49:250-254. A 12 mo old castrated male German shorthaired pointer was referred with a 3 mo history of a recurrent left-sided facial swelling. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) … Read More

Rossi F, Caleri E, Bacci B, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2013;54:575-581. Eight dogs with a firm, nonpainful swelling in the ventral laryngeal region and with a final diagnosis of ectopic thyroid carcinoma were investigated by Computed Tomography (CT) at … Read More

Maruo T, Nakamura S, Fukuyama Y, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2013. An ideal head-immobilization method provides a high level of accuracy and reproducibility in the immobilization. Various head-immobilization methods for radiotherapy have been published and are excellent in terms … Read More

Saunders AB, Winter RL, Griffin JF, et al. J Vet Cardiol 2013;15:153-159. An increase in the availability of advanced imaging modalities has led to improved recognition of cardiovascular anomalies. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) provides a non-invasive means of acquiring 3D … Read More

Wu G, Chen L, Zhu G, et al. J Surg Res 2013;182:55-61. BACKGROUND: To investigate whether low-intensity ultrasound accelerates healing in bone tissues close to dental implants with osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the mandible and is suitable for development as a … Read More

Martle V, Peremans K, Van Ham L, et al. Research in veterinary science 2013;94:701-706. Conventional Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) precludes a detailed evaluation of the subcortical region. Micro-SPECT (mu-SPECT) has a higher resolution, but has not been used … Read More

Lappalainen AK, Molsa S, Liman A, et al. The Journal of small animal practice 2013;54:195-200. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the current Finnish screening method using a single flexed mediolateral view as scored by osteophyte is sufficient to diagnose mild elbow … Read More

Hayashi A, Tanaka H, Tajima T, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2013;75:391-393. A 7-year-old spayed female domestic short-haired cat presented with dysuria and hematuria that had been unresponsive to medical therapy. Imaging tests such as ultrasonography, urethrocystography and computed … Read More

Tambella AM, Palumbo Piccionello A, Dini F, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2013;26:154-159. A 20-month-old male Rottweiler dog was presented with the complaint of chronic right forelimb lameness that was unresponsive to conservative treatment. Physical examination allowed for the … Read More

Davis A, Khorzad R, Whelan M. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2013;49:142-147. A 2 yr old castrated male cat presented to an emergency referral facility for several episodes of gagging, nonproductive coughing, and increased respiratory effort. He was … Read More

Samoy YC, de Bakker E, Van Vynckt D, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2013;26:27-33. The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term treatment results of fragmented coronoid process (FCP) in joints with a radio-ulnar step greater than … Read More

Kornmayer M, Burger M, Amort K, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2013;26:76-81. A six-year-old, spayed female Weimaraner dog was first presented with the complaint of hindlimb paresis and then hindlimb paralysis two years later after colliding with a tree. … Read More

Taeymans O, Penninck DG, Peters RM. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:61-70. This study compares clinical, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and pathology findings in 16 prospectively, and seven retrospectively recruited dogs presented for suspected thyroid carcinoma. Of … Read More

Harmon J, Yoshikawa H, Custis J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:93-98. This study used kilovoltage (kV) cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging to characterize canine intrafractional prostate motion during hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy treatment. Serial CBCT images taken just … Read More

Tyson R, Logsdon SA, Werre SR, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:127-132. Renal volume estimation is an important parameter for clinical evaluation of kidneys and research applications. A time efficient, repeatable, and accurate method for volume estimation is required. … Read More

Katajavuori P, Melamies M, Rajamaki MM. J Small Anim Pract 2013;54:40-43. A two-year-old Jack Russell terrier was presented for evaluation of chronic cough and exercise intolerance. Previous treatment with antibiotics and glucocorticoids had only partially ameliorated the clinical signs. During … Read More

Stadler K, O’Brien R. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:231-236. Upper airway obstruction is a potentially life-threatening problem in cats and for which a noninvasive, sensitive method rapid diagnosis is needed. The purposes of this prospective study were to describe a … Read More

d’Anjou M-A. Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging In: Thrall DE, ed. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology. St. Louis, Missouri: Saunders, 2013;50-73.

de Bakker E, Peremans K, Vermeire S, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2013;26:348-355. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possibilities and limitations of planar bone scintigraphy and high resolution single photon emission computed tomography (HiSPECT) to diagnose flexor enthesopathy and to … Read More

Phan A, Yates G, Nimmo J, et al. Aust Vet J 2013;91:47-51. Carotid body tumours were diagnosed in two British Bulldogs that each had a history of syncopal episodes induced by eating, drinking or pulling on the leash. In both … Read More

Cannon MS, Johnson LR, Pesavento PA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:351-357. Bronchiectasis is an irreversible dilatation of the bronchi resulting from chronic airway inflammation. In people, computed tomography (CT) has been described as the noninvasive gold standard for … Read More

Maddox TW, May C, Keeley BJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:358-364. Computed tomography (CT) is an established technique for detecting shoulder lesions in dogs, however the clinical significance of shoulder CT lesions often remains uncertain. The purposes of … Read More

Lautenschlaeger IE, Hartmann A, Sicken J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:666-673. Scintigraphy is currently the reference standard for diagnosing feline hyperthyroidism; however, computed tomography (CT) is more widely available in veterinary practice. The purposes of this prospective study … Read More

Yoshikawa H, Randall EK, Kraft SL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:307-313. Feline oral squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most refractory feline malignancies. Most patients succumb due to failure in local tumor control. 2-18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography … Read More

Brinkschulte M, Bienert-Zeit A, Lüpke M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:582-590. The system of the paranasal sinuses morphologically represents one of the most complex parts of the equine body. A clear understanding of spatial relationships is needed for … Read More

Taylor AR, Cohen ND, Fletcher S, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:332-342. The purpose of this study was to describe application and machine accuracy for a new computed tomography (CT) guided, frameless, stereotactic brain biopsy system in dogs. Heads … Read More

Cummings AC, Spaulding KA, Scott KD, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:634-637. A young dog was presented for cyanosis and right heart failure. Radiographic and CT characteristics included right heart/pulmonary artery enlargement, hepatomegaly, abdominal effusion, and severe, generalized air-space … Read More

Agut A, Anson A, Navarro A, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:381-383. A 12-year-old, male, fox terrier dog presented with an abnormal gait of the left pelvic limb. Computed tomography revealed a large, homogeneous, hypoattenuating, noncontrast enhancing mass within … Read More

Adriaens A, Polis I, Waelbers T, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:403-407. Functional imaging provides important insights into canine brain pathologies such as behavioral problems. Two 99mTc-labeled single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) cerebral blood flow tracers—ethylcysteinate dimer (ECD) … Read More

Nogradi N, Magdesian KG, Whitcomb MB, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:384-389. A 5-week-old foal was evaluated for fever and hematuria of 3 days duration. Cystoscopy localized the blood to be originating from the left ureter. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed … Read More

Vignoli M, Terragni R, Rossi F, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:223-230. Muscular metastatic neoplasia has been reported to be rare in domestic animals, however previous studies were based primarily on necropsy findings. The purpose of this retrospective study … Read More

Rowe JA, Morandi F, Wall JS, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:299-306. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) utilizing 3′-deoxy-3′-[18F]fluorothymidine (18FLT), a proliferation tracer, has been found to be a useful tool for characterizing neoplastic diseases and bone marrow function … Read More

Hoey S, Drees R, Hetzel S. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:25-30. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) studies of 19 dogs with no history or clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease, and two dogs with a histological diagnosis of gastrointestinal neoplasia were examined … Read More

Ballegeer EA, Hollinger C, Kunst CM. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2013;54:75-80. A 5-year-old female spayed bulldog was referred for mild dyspnea, decreased activity and appetite, occasional nonproductive cough, polydipsia, and polyuria. A 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scan … Read More

Lee M, Park N, Lee S, et al. Am J Vet Res 2013;74:62-69. Objective-To compare echocardiographic measurements of left ventricular (LV) volume obtained via a modified Simpson or Teichholz method with those obtained via dual-source CT (DSCT). Animals-7 healthy Beagles. … Read More

Arzi B, Cissell DD, Verstraete FJ, et al. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2013;242:69-75. Objective-To describe CT findings in dogs and cats with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Design-Retrospective case series. Animals-41 dogs and 17 cats. Procedures-Medical records and … Read More

Watanabe T, Hoshi K, Zhang C, et al. J Feline Med Surg 2012;14:942-945. A 10-year-old domestic shorthair cat showed anorexia, lethargy and ptyalism with hyperammonaemia. Portosystemic shunts were not identified by computed tomography angiography. Biopsy results revealed mild interstinal nephritis … Read More

Perry KL, Lam R, Rutherford L, et al. J Feline Med Surg 2012;14:946-951. An 11-year-old cat was referred following vehicular trauma for evaluation and treatment of right thoracic limb lameness which was non-responsive to conservative management. Gait assessment revealed a … Read More

Gasch EG, Labruyere JJ, Bardet JF. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:498-505. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe computed tomography (CT) features of the ununited anconeal process and relate them with the following elbow dysplasia signs: medial coronoid … Read More

Kalff S, Gemmill T. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:532-536. A 26-week-old female Boerboel was referred for evaluation of progressive left thoracic limb lameness. Computed tomography and radiographic evaluation revealed radiolucency of the caudal region of the proximal humeral metaphysis, absence … Read More

Rutherford S, Ness MG. Vet Surg 2012;41:944-947. OBJECTIVE: To report the diagnosis and surgical management of a dorsal slab fracture of the fourth carpal bone in a racing greyhound. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical report. ANIMAL: Three-year-old, male racing Greyhound. METHODS: The … Read More

Meij BP, Voorhout G, Gerritsen RJ, et al. J Comp Pathol 2012;147:503-507. An 8-year-old male German longhaired pointer was referred for diabetes insipidus responsive to treatment with desmopressin. The dog had polyuria and polydipsia, exercise intolerance and a dull hair … Read More

De Decker S, De Risio L, Lowrie M, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2012;26:1374-1382. OBJECTIVES: To report the clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, treatment results, and histopathological findings of a previously undescribed vertebral malformation in the Basset Hound. ANIMALS AND … Read More

Matsumoto G, Hoshino J, Kinoshita Y, et al. J Biomater Appl 2012;27:485-493. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of combining porous poly-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid-co-epsilon-caprolactone (PLGC) as a barrier membrane and collagen sponge containing basic fibroblast growth … Read More

Frankot JL, Behrend EN, Sebestyen P, et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2012;48:417-423. A 10 yr old bichon frise presented with a 3 mo history of polyuria, polydipsia, and hind limb weakness. Serum biochemistry revealed persistent hypokalemia. A left … Read More

Anders KJ, McLoughlin MA, Samii VF, et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2012;48:390-398. Ureteral ectopia is a well-described cause of urinary incontinence in female dogs, but this condition has not been completely characterized in male dogs. Sixteen male dogs … Read More

Silva IM, Freitas DQ, Ambrosano GM, et al. Braz Oral Res 2012;26:550-556. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of the bone density value of potential implant sites in HU obtained by a specific cone-beam computed tomography … Read More

Osaki T, Takagi S, Hoshino Y, et al. Aust Vet J 2012;90:442-447. A 5-year-old male cross-breed dog with chronic rhinosinusitis was presented. Computed tomography (CT) revealed opacities consistent with soft tissue or fluid in the left nasal cavity and frontal … Read More

Baldo CF, Garcia-Pereira FL, Nelson NC, et al. Am J Vet Res 2012;73:1715-1719. Objective-To evaluate effects of commonly used anesthetics administered as single bolus injections on splenic volume. Animals-10 adult Beagles. Procedures-A randomized crossover study was conducted. Computed tomography was … Read More

Valdes-Martinez A, Kraft SL, Brundage CM, et al. American journal of veterinary research 2012;73:1589-1595. Objective-To determine the ideal interval to image acquisition after IV injection of sodium fluoride F 18 ((18)F-NaF) and evaluate biodistribution of the radiopharmaceutical in clinically normal … Read More

Shanaman MM, Schwarz T, Gal A, et al. American College of Veterinary Radiologists 2012:86. Introduction/Purpose: Contrast-enhanced multi-detector computed tomography (CE- MDCT) is the current modality of choice in evaluating the human emergency patient with acute abdominal pain. The primary purpose … Read More

Paownder SL, Koff MF, Shah PJ, et al. American College of Veterinary Radiologists 2012:84. Introduction/Purpose: Evaluation of the instrumented canine stifle joint is technically challenging, and conventional radiographs and computed tomography fail to adequately address soft tissue injuries. MRI provides … Read More

Oura TJ, Hanel RM, Davies J, et al. American College of Veterinary Radiologists 2012:112. Introduction/Purpose: Hypoxemia secondary to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) often necessitates mechanical ventilation that can cause further parenchymal damage during alveolar recruitment. High resolution computed tomography … Read More

Hecht S, Ramsay EC, Schumacher J, et al. American College of Veterinary Radiologists 2012:111. Introduction/Purpose: To date, reports describing CNS disorders in large felids and their diagnosis have been limited to a few papers detailing the use of radiographs, myelography … Read More

Enroth MJ, Marolf AJ, Valdes-Martinez A, et al. American College of Veterinary Radiologists 2012:102. Introduction/Purpose: The most common type of nasal tumor in the dog is nasal adenocarcinoma, representing approximately 60% of nasal tumors. Nasal chondrosarcoma is the most common … Read More

Carr AH, Wisner ER, Westropp JL, et al. American College of Veterinary Radiologists 2012:87. Introduction/Purpose: The clinical utility of ultrasound (US), unenhanced computed tomography (U-CT) and contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT) were evaluated to assess diagnostic accuracy for detection of feline ureterolithiasis … Read More

Schafgans KE, Armstrong PJ, Kramek B, et al. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 2012;14:759-763. A 7-month-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat was presented for investigation of stertor, open mouth breathing without apparent distress, and chronic bilateral nasal discharge that … Read More

Park HA, Kim JW, Park HM. J Vet Med Sci 2012;74:1233-1236. A 7-year-old intact female Maltese dog was referred with ptyalism and intermittent vomiting but no regurgitation for over 1 month. Survey radiographs including a contrast study revealed a large … Read More

Miyawaki S, Washizu M, Maeda S, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2012;74:1191-1193. Portal vein aneurysm (PVA) is a rare abnormal dilatation of the portal vein, which has not been reported in dogs. We describe the findings of ultrasound and … Read More

de Bakker E, Saunders J, Gielen I, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:359-365. Objectives: To determine the frequency and radiographic aspect of medial humeral epicondylar lesions as a primary or concomitant finding and to evaluate the association with osteoarthritis. … Read More

De Troyer A, Leduc D, Cappello M, et al. J Appl Physiol 2012;113:785-790. Pleural effusion is a complicating feature of many diseases of the lung and pleura, but its effects on the mechanics of the diaphragm have not been assessed. … Read More

Nemanic S, Nelson NC. American Journal of Veterinary Research 2012;73:1377-1385. Objective-To determine various measurements of medial retropharyngeal lymph nodes (MRPLNs) in healthy cats via ultrasonography and CT. Animals-45 cats (age range, 2 to 8 years). Procedures-Cats underwent CT of the … Read More

Thompson DJ, Cave NJ, Bridges JP, et al. N Z Vet J 2012;60:278-284. AIMS: To determine whether left-to-right asymmetry of the central tarsal bone (CTB) of racing greyhounds was detectable using computed tomography (CT) in live dogs; to quantify the … Read More

Thompson D, Cave N, Bridges J, et al. N Z Vet J 2012;60:278-284. Abstract AIMS: To determine whether left-to-right asymmetry of the central tarsal bone (CTB) of racing greyhounds was detectable using computed tomography (CT) in live dogs; to quantify … Read More

Mahler SP. Vet Anaesth Analg 2012;39:550-554. OBJECTIVE: To describe the location of the femoral nerve within the iliopsoas muscle and determine the feasibility and potential complications of an ultrasound-guided block. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective experimental trial. ANIMALS: Sixteen adult dogs, median … Read More

Harran NX, Bradley KJ, Hetzel N, et al. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2012;48:339-343. This article describes the MRI features of a middle ear cholesteatoma in an 8 yr old flat-coated retriever. Physical examination revealed pain on opening … Read More

Smolders LA, Voorhout G, van de Ven R, et al. Vet Surg 2012;41:720-732. OBJECTIVE: To assess pedicle screw-rod fixation (PSRF) of the canine lumbosacral junction (LSJ) ex vivo and in vivo. STUDY DESIGN: Ex vivo cadaver study and in vivo … Read More

Schuenemann RM, Oechtering G. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2012;48:261-268. This report describes a French bulldog and a pug that presented to the authors’ hospital following total ear canal ablation (TECA) and lateral bulla osteotomy (LBO), with signs … Read More

Kuczynski LA, Schwartz P, Peddle G, et al. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2012;48:278-283. At approximately 4-5 mo of age, three Polish Lowland sheepdog puppies from a single litter of eight puppies presented to their respective primary veterinarians … Read More

Kaser-Hotz B, Rohrer CR, Stankeova S, et al. The Journal of small animal practice 2002;43:303-307. Five cats tentatively diagnosed with pituitary adenoma (four cases) or pituitary carcinoma (one case), based on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging, were treated … Read More

Murata D, Miura N, Iwanaga T, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2012;74:913-915. A 12-year-old neutered male shih tzu developed progressive pelvic limb paraparesis. Computed tomography showed a radiolucent mass lesion in the spinal canal at the left side of … Read More

Schuenemann R, Oechtering G. The Journal of small animal practice 2012;53:361-364. This case report describes two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Pekingese each with rhinolithiasis. Both dogs were presented with chronic nasal obstruction and discharge. Rhinoliths were noted on computed … Read More

Van Ryssen B, de Bakker E, Beaumlin Y, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:239-245. OBJECTIVE: To describe the radiographic, ultrasonographic, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and arthroscopic findings in eight dogs with elbow lameness caused by primary … Read More

Fukushima K, Kanemoto H, Ohno K, et al. Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association 2012;53:252-257. Little information is available on the relationship between computed tomography … Read More

Motta L, Mandara MT, Skerritt GC. Veterinary journal 2012;192:153-165. Meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumours in dogs and cats. There are several morphological phenotypes of this extra-axial neoplasm and they show predilections for certain anatomical locations. There have … Read More

Rowe JA, LeBlanc CJ. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2012. Non-invasive techniques to evaluate bone marrow function are needed to optimize care of dogs with suspected or confirmed hematopoietic disorders. Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) using … Read More

LeBlanc AK. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2012;32-34. A growing body of knowledge and experience relating to Position Emission Tomography fused with Computed Tomography (PET/CT) is allowing veterinarians to use this powerful molecular imaging technique for … Read More

Bottorff S, Stieger-Vanegas SM. in Conference Proceedings. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 2012. The goal of this study was to prospectively evaluate the clinical utility of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) in dogs with pericardial effusion (PE). Eleven dogs with … Read More

Armbrust LJ, Biller DS, Bamford A, et al. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2012;240:1088-1094. Objective-To compare the detection of pulmonary nodules by use of 3-view thoracic radiography and CT in dogs with confirmed neoplasia. Design-Prospective case series. Animals-33 … Read More

Vance A, Nelson M, Hofmeister EH. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2012;48:172-175. This retrospective study was conducted to identify hemodynamic alterations associated with the administration of an ionic iodinated contrast media in dogs. Case records of 49 dogs … Read More

McCally RE, Kim SE, Bacon NJ, et al. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 2012;48:198-202. A 2 yr old dog presented for dysphagia and coughing secondary to a 4 cm x 4 cm turgid subepiglottic mass. Cervical radiographs, an … Read More

Reed N, Gunn-Moore D. Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2012;14:306-315. Practical relevance: Nasal discharge, sneezing and upper respiratory noise are frequent presenting signs in feline practice. Clinical challenges: The small nasal cavity of the cat can make visualisation of … Read More

Moon SJ, Kim JW, Kang BT, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2012;74:361-366. A 6-year-old ShihTzu presented with tonic-clonic cluster seizure. T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images showed bilateral diffuse hyperintense lesions at the cerebral cortex with enlarged sulci. Computed tomography … Read More

Chanoit G, Mathews KG, Keene BW, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2012;240:858-862. Case Description-A 6-year-old Siberian Husky-mix dog was examined for episodes of collapse. Clinical Findings-Physical examination, echocardiography, abdominal ultrasonography, ECG, and thoracic computed tomography with contrast were … Read More

Mahnken AH, Jost G, Seidensticker P, et al. Eur J Radiol 2012;81:e629-632. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of low-osmolar, monomeric contrast media with different iodine concentrations on bolus shape in aortic CT angiography. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Repeated sequential computed tomography … Read More

Park EH, White GA, Tieber LM. Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care 2012;22:160-178. OBJECTIVES: To review the literature in regards to the pathophysiology of acute spinal cord injury, and to describe current concepts in regards to patient assessment, diagnostic, … Read More

Schmidt DM, Scrivani PV, Dykes NL, et al. Am J Vet Res 2012;73:463-469. Objective-To compare estimation of glomerular filtration rate determined via conventional methods (ie, scintigraphy and plasma clearance of technetium Tc 99m pentetate) and dynamic single-slice computed tomography (CT). … Read More

Lane LV, Meinkoth JH, Brunker J, et al. Vet Clin Pathol 2012;41:147-152. A 5-year-old female spayed Shetland Sheepdog Mix dog was evaluated for a history of recent seizure activity, progressive hind limb ataxia, polyuria, and polydipsia and no history of … Read More

Brewer FC, Sydney Moise N, Kornreich BG, et al. J Vet Cardiol 2012;14:293-300. The pulmonary veins were identified from the silicone endocast heart models of 19 dogs. Although variation in the number of the more peripheral veins on each specimen … Read More

Proverbio D, Spada E, Perego R, et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2012;48:132-138. This report describes multiple endocrine neoplasia in a dog, which is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by the presence of two or more neoplasms of different … Read More

Henjes CR, Hungerbuhler S, Bojarski IB, et al. Am J Vet Res 2012;73:393-403. Objective-To evaluate the use of retrospectively ECG-gated, contrast-enhanced, multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) for assessment of left ventricular function in dogs and to compare the results with … Read More

Tanaka T, Akiyoshi H, Shimazaki H, et al. J Feline Med Surg 2012;14:155-157. A 5-month-old male Abyssinian presented with right hemiplegia. Cervical radiographs, haematology and serum biochemistry were normal. A foreign body was identified on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic … Read More

Kang MH, Kim DY, Park HM. Can Vet J 2012;53:177-181. A 12-year-old intact female shih tzu dog was diagnosed with an ectopic thyroid carcinoma infiltrating the right atrium of the heart. Echocardiography and computed tomography were helpful in diagnosis; a … Read More

Greco DS. Topics in companion animal medicine 2012;27:31-35. Acromegaly, or hypersomatotropism, results from chronic, excessive secretion of growth hormone in the adult animal. The anabolic effects of growth hormone are exerted through the intermediary hormone, insulin-like growth factor 1, which … Read More

Ando K, Kamijyou K, Hatinoda K, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2012;74:135-140. A simple method of lymphography of the thoracic duct was investigated. Using three female beagles, contrast media were administered rectally, vaginally and into the perianal tissue. The … Read More

Reetz JA, Buza EL, Krick EL. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:121-127. Pleural space masses and nodules are rarely described on computed tomography (CT) in veterinary medicine and have only been described in patients with neoplasia. Our purpose was to describe … Read More

Bottorff B, Sisson DD. J Vet Cardiol 2012;14:381-385. Vascular ring anomalies (VRA) are relatively uncommon cardiovascular disorders in canine patients. The most common VRA is a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) with a left ligamentum arteriosum, however various other vascular … Read More

da Costa RC, Echandi RL, Beauchamp D. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:64-70. Computed tomography (CT) myelography is used occasionally in the diagnosis of cervical spondylomyelopathy, but the type of lesion found in large- versus giant-breed dogs using this modality has … Read More

Mahoney P. J Feline Med Surg 2012;14:13-22. Practical relevance Despite the increasing availability of ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radiography remains the primary imaging modality for the assessment of feline musculoskeletal disease in practice. In many respects, … Read More

Schmidt MJ, Kramer M, Ondreka N. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:540-544. Our aim was to determine the relative volume of the occipital bone of Cavalier King Charles spaniels with and without syringohydromyelia and normal French bulldogs to reappraise the role … Read More

Di Concetto S, Mandsager RE, Riebold TW, et al.  Vet Anaesth Analg 2012;39:99-105. Objective To investigate whether rostral extension of the hind limbs increases the cranio-caudal dorsal interlaminar distance between the seventh lumbar vertebra and the sacral bone (LS distance) … Read More

Granger LA, Armbrust LJ, Rankin DC, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:181-188. Commonly used clinical indicators of renal disease are either insensitive to early dysfunction or have delayed results. Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) indicates renal dysfunction before there … Read More

Alexander K, Joly H, Blond L, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:258-265. Computed tomography (CT) has become more widely available and computed radiography (CR) has replaced film-screen radiography for canine thoracic imaging in many veterinary practices. There are limited … Read More

Fields EL, Robertson ID, Osborne JA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:513-517. Abdominal ultrasound (US) is used frequently as a first-line screening tool for abdominal disease. Although computed tomography (CT) is superior to US in the diagnosis of some … Read More

Roach WJ, Thomas M, Weh JM, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:109-115. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the presence of residual disc material within the vertebral canal following hemilaminectomy in chondrodystrophic dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease. METHODS: Forty dogs were … Read More

Baltzer WI, Hillebrand L, Smith TJ, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:167-171. OBJECTIVE: To describe a clinical case of Schmorl’s node affecting the lumbosacral disc in an Airedale Terrier including surgical management, short-term outcome, and review of the literature. … Read More

Smith TJ, Baltzer WI, Lohr C, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:160-166. A two-year-old, 97 kg, male neutered English Mastiff was evaluated for left pelvic limb lameness of five months duration localized to the stifle joint. Following radiographic, computed … Read More

Cissell DD, Wisner ER, Textor J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:245-251. The computed tomography (CT) features of tumors involving the nasal cavity and/or paranasal sinuses of 15 horses were reviewed. The 15 tumors included five neuroendocrine tumors/neuroblastomas, two … Read More

Specchi S, Olive J, Auriemma E, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:367-370. We evaluated 50 feline head and neck computed tomography examinations to determine the prevalence of vascular variation in the internal and external jugular veins. We identified three … Read More

Scrivani PV, Thompson MS, Dykes NL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:1-10. During computed tomography (CT), the appearance of disease involving the pulmonary acinus may be described using terms such as atelectasis, ground-glass opacity, or consolidation. These CT signs, … Read More

Karnik KS, Samii VF, Weisbrode SE, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:273-279. Multidetector contrast enhanced computed tomography with acquisition of 0.625-mm thick transverse images was used to measure the extent of appendicular osteosarcoma in 10 dogs. The measured length … Read More

Reid LE, Ray Dillon A, Hathcock JT, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:34-37. High-resolution computed tomography (CT) is the preferred noninvasive tool for diagnosing bronchiectasis in people. A criterion for evaluating dilation of the bronchus is the bronchial lumen … Read More

Sunico SK, Hamel C, Styner M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:266-272. Advances in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and three-dimensional (3D) modeling software provide the tools necessary to create sophisticated, interactive anatomic resources that can assist in the interpretation … Read More

Shanaman MM, Hartman SK, O’Brien RT. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:605-612. Canine patients with acute abdominal signs are often clinically unstable and need a rapid and accurate diagnosis. Contrast-enhanced multi-detector computed tomography (CT) is the current modality of choice for … Read More

Manso-Díaz G, Taeymans O. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:573-575. A 14-year-old Quarter Horse had chronic facial swelling and a more recent history of progressive bilateral epiphora. Radiographic findings were compatible with exostosis of the nasofrontal suture. Computed tomography (CT) of … Read More

Martinez NE, Kraft SL, Gibbons DS, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:591-597. The occupational external radiation dose to human medical personnel from positron emission tomography (PET) radiopharmaceuticals has been documented, but to date no corresponding veterinary staff dose data … Read More

Jones JC, Gonzalez LM, Larson MM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:446-454. Frozen cadaver specimens from three dogs were used to create a sectional anatomic atlas of the sacroiliac region. Frozen/thawed cadaver specimens from 12 dogs were used to … Read More

Ballageer EA, Kunst CM, Berger KL, et al. American College of Veterinary Radiologists 2012:71. Introduction/Purpose: The correlation of FDG PET signal, and simultaneously collected contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) images in spontaneous canine hepatic masses with histopathological diagnosis of the mass … Read More

Fields EL, Robertson ID, Brown JC. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:507-512. A major disadvantage of computed tomography for abdominal screening in dogs has been the need for general anesthesia to prevent motion artifacts. With multidetector helical CT, it is possible … Read More

Terragni R, Vignoli M, Rossi F, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:402-405. In helical hydro-computed tomography (helical hydro-CT), water is used as a neutral luminal contrast medium together with intravenous iodine contrast medium for the diagnosis and staging of … Read More

Lee K, Heng HG, Jeong J, et al.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:412-416. In veterinary medicine, general anesthesia or sedation is generally required to immobilize patients during computed tomography (CT) scanning. This may not be suitable in all patients because … Read More

Zarelli M, Shiel R, Gallagher B, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:420-423. A seven-month-old Cocker Spaniel had a cough, acute lethargy, decreased responsiveness, and episodes of hyperexcitability. There were bilateral generalized increased lung sounds, bilateral episcleral hemorrhage, and systemic … Read More

Kim J-H, Park C, Moon S-J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:333-335. An 18-year-old male miniature poodle had a chronic nonproductive cough. On radiographic examination, an opacification resembling a foreign body was noticed within the trachea at the level … Read More

LeBlanc AK, Miller AN, Galyon GD, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:348-357. PalladiaTM (toceranib phosphate—Pfizer Animal Health) is a novel orally administered receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) approved for treatment of canine mast cell tumors. Receptor tyrosine kinase dysregulation … Read More

Shanaman M, Seiler G, Holt DE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:76-79. Three hundred and ten cats that had CT imaging of the head between January 2000 and December 2007 were evaluated retrospectively. Data that were recorded included signalment, presenting complaint, … Read More

Samoy Y, Gielen I, Saunders J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2012;53:236-244. Elbow incongruity is an important factor regarding the treatment and prognosis of elbow dysplasia. Our purpose was to determine the sensitivity and specificity for radiographic detection of … Read More

de Vicente F, Pinilla M, McConnell JF, et al. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2012;25:74-78. A nine-year-old spayed female Cocker Spaniel was investigated for an eight week history of licking and rubbing at the tail base, dullness, and signs of pain … Read More

Marino DJ, Loughin CA, Dewey CW, et al. Am J Vet Res 2012;73:105-111. Objective-To objectively describe morphometric features of the craniocervical junction region of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCSs) and non-CKCS dogs with suspected Chiari-like malformation (CLM) and identify associations … Read More

Kromhout K, Gielen I, De Cock HE, et al. Acta Vet Scand 2012;54:24. A 5-year-old castrated male Labrador Retriever was presented to a referring veterinarian for a swelling in the neck region. Based on the results of histopathology, a carotid … Read More

Roza MR, Silva LA, Barriviera M, et al. J Vet Sci 2011;12:387-392. The development of veterinary dentistry has substantially improved the ability to diagnose canine and feline dental abnormalities. Consequently, examinations previously performed only on humans are now available for … Read More

Chang J, Kim S, Jung J, et al. J Vet Sci 2011;12:393-399. The objective of our study was to determine individual and global glomerular filtration rates (GFRs) using dynamic renal computed tomography (CT) in Beagle dogs. Twenty-four healthy Beagle dogs … Read More

Cannon MS, Paglia D, Zwingenberger AL, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011;239:1211-1218. Objective-To describe clinical and diagnostic imaging features of zygomatic sialadenitis in dogs. Design-Retrospective case series. Animals-11 dogs with zygomatic sialadenitis and 20 control dogs without evidence … Read More

Dugas B, Hoover J, Pechman R. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2011;47:e131-137. A 12 yr old male neutered domestic shorthair cat presented with worsening tachypnea of 1 mo duration and open mouth breathing. Radiographs revealed tracheal narrowing at the thoracic … Read More

Bommarito DA, Lattimer JC, Selting KA, et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2011;47:e188-194. A 12 yr old castrated male Yorkshire terrier was presented with a history of an inoperable pheochromocytoma. Physical examination revealed a large, midabdominal mass. Neurologic examination … Read More

Rodriguez Pineiro MI, de Fornel-Thibaud P, Benchekroun G, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2011;25:1066-1074. Background: The measurement of adrenal gland size on computed tomography (CT) scan has been proposed for the etiological diagnosis of hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) in dogs. Symmetric … Read More

Pease AP, Schott HC, 2nd, Howey EB, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2011;25:1144-1151. BACKGROUND: Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is the most common endocrinologic disorder of aged horses. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVES: Pituitary glands of PPID-affected horses are larger than those of … Read More

Newcomb B, Arble J, Rochat M, et al. Vet Surg 2011. OBJECTIVE: To compare the sensitivity of computed tomography (CT) and myelography to a reference standard of CT myelography for determining localization of Type I intervertebral disc extrusions in dogs. … Read More

De Decker S, Gielen IM, Duchateau L, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011;238:1601-1608. Objective-To determine intraobserver, interobserver, and intermethod agreement for results of myelography, computed tomography-myelography (CTM), and low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in dogs with disk-associated wobbler … Read More

Yoon H, Choi Y, Han H, et al. J S Afr Vet Assoc 2011;82:125-128. A 4-year-old, 1.8 kg, male, castrated Maltese was presented for evaluation of urolithiasis. Urinary calculi were composed of ammonium biurate. Preprandial and postprandial bile acids were … Read More

Greci V, Travetti O, Di Giancamillo M, et al. Can Vet J 2011;52:631-636. Middle ear cholesteatoma is a rare condition in dogs with chronic otitis. Otorrhea, otodinia, and pain on temporomandibular joint palpation are the most common clinical signs. Neurological … Read More

Bell CM, Schwarz T, Dubielzig RR. Veterinary pathology 2011;48:742-750. A progressive debilitating disease of the orbit and adjacent connective tissues of cats has historically been called feline orbital pseudotumor. The authors reviewed clinical, histopathologic, and diagnostic imaging features of this … Read More

Millward IR, Kirberger RM, Thompson PN. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:295-301. Thoracic duct computed tomography (CT) lymphangiograms were performed on seven clinically normal dogs. The appearance of the thoracic duct system was compared following administration of contrast medium through a … Read More

Kim M, Lee H, Lee N, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:302-305. Computed tomographic (CT) lymphography was performed in cats using percutaneous ultrasound-guided injection of contrast medium into a mesenteric lymph node. The thoracic duct and its branches were … Read More

Dennler M, Makara M, Kranjc A, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:289-294. To characterize the computed tomography (CT) features of thoracic lesions caused by infection with Angiostrongylus vasorum, pre- and postcontrast CT was performed in six experimentally infected Beagles … Read More

Altay UM, Skerritt GC, Hilbe M, et al. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2011;47:89-97. Sixteen cats with cerebrovascular disease confirmed via histology to be of nontraumatic and nonneoplastic origins are described. In addition, the anatomy of the arterial supply of … Read More

Marolf AJ, Gibbons DS, Podell BK, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:168-172. Canine primary lung tumors typically appear radiographically as a well-circumscribed solitary mass in the periphery of a caudal lung lobe. Consolidated and diffuse forms of primary lung … Read More

Kent M, Holmes S, Cohen ELI, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:185-187. A 5-year-old Chihuahua was examined for peracute pain and paraparesis. Neuroanatomic localization was consistent with a symmetric T3-L3 myelopathy. Computed tomography (CT) of the T9-L5 vertebrae was … Read More

Hansen AE, McEvoy F, Engelholm SA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:201-206. 2-Deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) is becoming increasingly available as an imaging modality in veterinary medicine. The purpose of this study was to report semiquantitative … Read More

Habing AMY, Coelho JC, Nelson N, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:173-178. We report a canine computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography technique using multidetector CT (MDCT). CT pulmonary angiography using a 16 slice MDCT was performed on five healthy, … Read More

Buelund LE, Nielsen DH, McEvoy FJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:179-184. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is a reference method for assessing body composition but is seldom `accessible in veterinary settings. Computed tomography (CT) can provide similar body … Read More

Chang J, Jung J, Lee H, et al. J Vet Sci 2011;12:91-94. Computed tomography (CT) exams were conducted to determine the distribution of abdominal fat identified based on the CT number measured in Hounsfield Units (HU) and to measure the … Read More

Gabler K, Bruhschwein A, Kiefer I, et al. Tierarztl Prax Ausg K Klientiere Heimtiere 2011;39:145-153. Objective: Temporomandibular joints (TMJs) of dogs and cats were examined with multislice computed tomography (MSCT) using different technical scan parameters in order to investigate their … Read More

Laurenson MP, Zwingenberger AL, Cissell DD, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:357-361. The pharynx is anatomically complex and evaluation can be difficult even with cross-sectional imaging. Eight animals had computed tomography (CT) studies of the head performed with the … Read More

Henjes CR, Nolte I, Wefstaedt P. BMC Vet Res 2011;7:57. BACKGROUND: Diagnosis of extracardiac intrathoracic vascular anomalies is of clinical importance, but remains challenging. Traditional imaging modalities, such as radiography, echocardiography, and angiography, are inherently limited by the difficulties of … Read More

Pollard RE, Puchalski SM. Ct Contrast Media and Applications In: Schwarz T,Saunders J, eds. Veterinary Computed Tomography. West Sussex: Willey-Blackwell, 2011.

Taeymans O, Schwarz T. Pharynx, Larynx and Thyroid Gland In: Schwarz T,Saunders J, eds. Veterinary Computed Tomography. West Sussex: Willey-Blackwell, 2011.

Stadler K, Hartman S, Matheson J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:377-384. Seventeen dogs with clinical signs attributable to nonneoplastic obstruction of the larynx, trachea, or large bronchi underwent computed tomography (CT) imaging. In 16 of the 17 dogs, … Read More

Schmidt MJ, Neumann AC, Amort KH, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:436-440. The general skull morphology of the head of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (CKCS) was examined and compared with cephalometric indices of brachycephalic, mesaticephalic, and dolichocephalic heads. … Read More

Spector DI, Fischetti AJ, Kovak-McClaran JR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:71-74. In people, the computed tomography (CT) characteristics of intrapelvic masses can be used to distinguish a malignant from a benign mass. As prognosis varies greatly between malignant and benign … Read More

Nelson NC, Nelson LL. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:498-506. Congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts are anomalous vessels joining portal and systemic venous circulation. These shunts are often diagnosed sonographically, but computed tomography (CT) angiography produces high-resolution images that give a more … Read More

Whitcomb MB, Doval J, Peters J. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:542-547. Ultrasonography has gained increased utility to diagnose pelvic fractures in horses; however, internal pelvic contours can be difficult to appreciate from external palpable landmarks. We developed three-dimensional (3D) simulations … Read More

Oliveira CR, Mitchell MA, O’Brien RT. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:368-376. Computed tomography (CT) and thoracic radiography were performed in nonsedated, nonanesthetized, cats with thoracic disease. The final diagnosis was obtained with echocardiography, cytology, histopathology, necropsy, or response to therapy. … Read More

Oliveira CR, Ranallo FN, Pijanowski GJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:41-52. The VetMousetrap™, a novel device that allows computed tomography (CT) of awake cats and provides a clinically supportive environment, is described. Ten normal cats were used to … Read More

Drees R, Frydrychowicz A, Reeder SB, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:507-515. Canine coronary artery angiography (CTA) was performed in four anesthetized healthy dogs using 64-multidetector computed tomography. Esmolol, a β-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist, and sodium nitroprusside, an arteriolar … Read More

Nieset JR, Harmon JF, Larue SM. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:580-588. Urinary bladder cancer is difficult to treat accurately with fractionated radiation therapy (RT) due to daily positional changes of the bladder and surrounding soft-tissue structures. We quantified the daily … Read More

Pollard RE, Puchalski SM. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:441-443. The purpose of this report was to evaluate the frequency and type of reactions to intraarterial iodinated contrast medium injection in horses. Ninety-seven received an intraarterial injection of ionic, iodinated contrast … Read More

Secrest S, Britt L, Cook C. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:448-450. A 5-year-old neutered male Akita had a 5-month history of hematuria. Bilateral orthotopic ureteroceles were diagnosed using a combination of sonography, computed tomography (CT), and radiography. With CT excretory … Read More

Drees R, Frydrychowicz A, Keuler NS, et al. V Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:362-367. Pulmonary angiography using 64-multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) was used to evaluate pulmonary artery anatomy, and determine the sensitivity of pulmonary artery segment visualization in four Beagle … Read More

Robertson IAN, Thrall DE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:S81-S84. Myelography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are the diagnostic modalities currently used in the evaluation of dogs with suspected disc herniation. Where high-field MR imaging is available, it … Read More

Parry AT, Volk HA. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:S32-S41. An understanding of the normal course of the cranial nerves (CN) is essential when interpreting images of patients with cranial neuropathies. CN foramina are depicted best using computed X-ray tomography, but … Read More

Huggons NA, Bell RJW, Puchalski SM. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:53-60. We compared the information gained from computed tomography (CT) vs. radiography in horses with nonneoplastic disease of the mandible. We hypothesized that CT would provide additional diagnostic information. Medical … Read More

Ruth J, Rademacher N, Ogden D, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2011;52:79-81. A 14-week-old female West Highland White Terrier developed acute dyspnea. Radiographically there was an enlarged, hyperlucent caudal portion of the left cranial lung lobe and a diffuse, … Read More

Parry AT, Upjohn MM, Schlegl K, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:596-600. Computed tomography images of 120 dogs were reviewed to characterize variations in atlas morphology, and to identify breed-specific morphologic features. The neural arch of the atlas was … Read More

Morrow KL, Park RD, Spurgeon TL, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:491-497. The head from three horses euthanized due to diseases unrelated to the head and neck was imaged using computed tomography (CT). Gross cross-sectional slices of equine head #1 … Read More

Eberle N, Fork M, Von Babo V, et al. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology 2010:no-no. Appendicular osteosarcoma (OSA) is a highly metastatic tumour in dogs. The aim of the study was to compare thoracic radiographs with thoracic computed tomography (CT) in … Read More

Lee M-S, Lee A-R, Jung M-A, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:670-673. We evaluated the whole body distribution of 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose (18F-FDG) in seven beagle dogs using positron emission tomography/computed tomography. The mean and maximum standard uptake values (SUV) for … Read More

Snyder KD, Spaulding K, Edwards J. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:617-620. Tracheobronchial zygomycosis is described in a cat with acute dyspnea. Zygomycetes are an uncommon opportunistic group of pathogens, and few examples have been described in feline patients. Radiographic, ultrasonographic, … Read More

Lindsay N, Kirberger R, Williams M. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:614-616. A 7-year-old neutered female Boerboel cross was examined for progressive left pelvic limb lameness. There was no left patellar reflex but the remaining pelvic limb reflexes were hyperreflexic. Radiographically, … Read More

Paul AE, Lenard Z, Mansfield CS. Aust Vet J 2010;88:374-380. OBJECTIVE: Medical records of eight dogs presenting with acute onset of neurological signs and a diagnosis of brain infarction as determined by computed tomography (CT) imaging were reviewed. DESIGN: Retrospective … Read More

Meij BP, Bergknut N. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2010;40:983-1009. Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) is the most common disorder of the caudal lumbar spine in dogs. This article reviews the management of this disorder and highlights the most … Read More

da Costa RC, Samii VF. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 2010;40:765-790. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are extremely valuable techniques in the diagnosis of spinal disorders. This article reviews the fundamentals, indications, key technical aspects, … Read More

LlabrÉS-DÍAz FJ, Brissot H, Ibarrola P. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:508-511. The ultrasound and computed tomography findings of a retroperitoneal pseudoaneurysm associated with a grass awn are described in a 10-month-old dog. Ultrasound was used to localize the lesion and … Read More

Baron Toaldo M, Diana A, Morini M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:512-515. An 11-year-old, male, Pekinese was examined because of a sporadic, nonresponsive, nonproductive cough. Radiographically there was cardiomegaly and a soft tissue mass in the cranial mediastinum. … Read More

Lawrence J, Rohren E, Provenzale J. Vet Comp Oncol 2010;8:163-187. Functional imaging using positron emission tomography (PET) plays an important role in the diagnosis, staging, image-guided treatment planning and monitoring of malignant diseases. PET imaging complements conventional anatomical imaging such … Read More

Travetti O, Giudice C, Greci V, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:374-379. We describe the computed tomography (CT) findings in 11 dogs with middle ear cholesteatoma. The cholesteatoma appeared as an expansile tympanic cavity mass with a mean attenuation value … Read More

Ballegeer EA, Adams WM, Dubielzig RR, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:397-403. Tracheobronchial lymph node evaluation is critical for accurate staging of canine thoracic neoplasia and is more accurately achieved with computed tomography (CT) than radiography. Thoracic CT scans of … Read More

Alexander K, Dunn M, Carmel EN, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:421-427. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR), an important parameter of renal function, is difficult to assess clinically. Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen measurements lack sensitivity, whereas radionuclide determination of … Read More

Mai W, Weisse C, Sleeper MM. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:428-435. We describe the technique for in vivo cardiac-gated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in normal dogs and its application in two dogs with a large right atrial tumor. The dogs with … Read More

Jung J, Chang J, Oh S, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:288-293. This study was performed to characterize pulmonary embolism with computed tomography pulmonary angiography in experimental pulmonary embolism and heartworm infected dogs. In the experimental group, there were pulmonary … Read More

Olive J, D’Anjou MA, Alexander K, et al.  Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:267-279. We compared the ability of 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and computed radiography (CR) to evaluate noncartilaginous structures of the equine metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP), … Read More

Patsikas MN, Papadopoulou PL, Charitanti A, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:299-304. The potential of computed tomography indirect lymphography (CT-indirect lymphography) and radiographic indirect lymphography to demonstrate the draining lymphatic vessels and sentinel lymph node of normal mammary glands was … Read More

Dennison SE, Drees R, Rylander H, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:254-258. Forty-six dogs with either cervical (C1-C5 or C6-T2) or thoracolumbar (T3-L3) acute myelopathy underwent prospective conventional computed tomography (CT), angiographic CT, myelography, and CT myelography. Findings were confirmed … Read More

Pees M, Pees K, Kiefer I. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:294-298. Seven normal koi (Cyprinus carpio) and seven koi with negative buoyancy were examined using computed tomography (CT) to assess the swim bladder. The volume of the swim bladder was calculated … Read More

Lee MS, Ko J, Lee AR, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:130-135. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of four anesthetic protocols on normal canine brain uptake of 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose (FDG) using positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). … Read More

Bruehschwein A, Foltin I, Flatz K, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:116-121. Computed tomography angiography, sonography, scintigraphy, and portography can be used to evaluate the portal vasculature to evaluate for a portosystemic shunt (PSS). Time-of-flight magnetic resonance angiography (TOF-MRA) and … Read More

Seiler GS, Nolan TJ, Withnall E, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:136-140. Evolution of pulmonary arterial and parenchymal changes as assessed with computed tomography (CT) is described in a dog experimentally infected with Dirofilaria immitis. The dog was imaged 125, … Read More

Lee AR, Lee MS, Jung IS, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2010;51:145-147. An 8-year-old Shih Tzu developed abdominal pain and hyperglobulinemia. A round splenic mass was noted radiographically and sonographically. The patient was evaluated by fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography coupled … Read More

BERTOLINI G. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:25-33. We describe patterns of acquired portal collateral circulation in dogs and in a cat using multidetector row computed tomography angiography. Large portosystemic shunts included left splenogonadal shunts in patients with portal hypertension. Small … Read More

SHARMA A, THOMPSON MS, SCHNABEL LV, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:65-68. We describe the use of computed tomography (CT) in a 6-year-old mare with upper airway obstruction due to an abnormally thick nasal septum. Upon CT imaging, multifocal, … Read More

GROSS-TSUBERY R, CHAI O, SHILO Y, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2010;51:34-38. Osseous malformations in the skull and cervical vertebrae of lions in captivity are believed to be caused by hypovitaminosis A. These often lead to severe neurologic abnormalities … Read More

Veraa S, Voorhout G, Klein WR. Equine Vet J 2009;41:872-876. REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY: Infundibular changes are frequently encountered computed tomographic studies of the equine maxillary cheek teeth but the possible importance of this finding is not known. Infundibular caries … Read More

LAWRENCE J, VANDERHOEK M, BARBEE D, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:660-668. Imaging and measurement of proliferation with computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET) provide a noninvasive method for improved staging and monitoring of response to cancer … Read More

MARTL… V, PEREMANS K, AUDENAERT K, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:655-659. We evaluated the feasibility of interictal single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) to detect alterations in regional cerebral blood flow and neuronal activity in dogs with idiopathic … Read More

MOORMAN VJ, MARSHALL JF, DEVINE DV, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:577-583. Radiographic diagnosis of equine bone disease using digital radiography is prevalent in veterinary practice. However, the diagnostic quality of digital vs. conventional radiography has not been compared … Read More

BAGSHAW HS, LARENZA MP, SEILER GS. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:649-654. Using cadaveric dogs, we established the ultrasonographic landmarks for performing paravertebral injections around the brachial plexus nerve roots in the dog, and assessed the accuracy and regional spread of … Read More

CANNON MS, WISNER ER, JOHNSON LR, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:622-624. Bronchiectasis is diagnosed in humans using multiple computed tomography (CT) criteria, the most important being dilatation of the bronchi. The most widely used criterion for detection of … Read More

SMITH AJ, FELSTEAD CW, LAWSON JS, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:589-594. Radiography is the most commonly applied imaging modality in equine practice and forms an essential part of the diagnostic work-up of lame horses. Radiographic signs of musculoskeletal … Read More

WARREN-SMITH CMR, KNEISSL S, BENIGNI L, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:635-638. Osseous defects affecting the atlas were identified in computed tomography and magnetic resonance images of five dogs with cervical signs including pain, ataxia, tetraparesis, or tetraplegia. Osseous … Read More

Wenzlow N, Tivers MS, Selmic LE, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2009;50:488-491. A 11-year-old, female, spayed greyhound was presented with a haemorrhagic discharge from the vulva. Clinical examination, vaginoscopy and a computed tomography scan showed an irregular egg-sized mass … Read More

GOMES E, DEGUEURCE C, RUEL Y, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:398-403. Magnetic resonance (MR) images of the brain of four normal cats were reviewed retrospectively to assess the emergence and course of the cranial nerves (CNs). Two-millimeter-thick images … Read More

PEES M, KIEFER I, THIELEBEIN J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:487-491. Thirty-nine healthy boid snakes representing six different species (Python regius, Boa constrictor, Python reticulatus, Morelia viridis, Epicrates cenchria, and Morelia spilota) were examined using computed tomography (CT) … Read More

HECHT S, THOMAS WB, MARIONI-HENRY K, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:353-359. Myelography and/or computed tomography (CT) are commonly used to evaluate acute intervertebral disk extrusion in chondrodystrophic dogs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity … Read More

LAPPALAINEN AK, M÷LSƒ S, LIMAN A, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:364-369. We compared computed tomography (CT) and radiographic findings of Belgian shepherds with grade 1 or borderline elbow dysplasia to determine whether the radiopaque area dorsal to the … Read More

Drees R, Forrest LJ, Chappell R. J Small Anim Pract 2009;50:334-340. OBJECTIVES: Canine intranasal neoplasia is commonly evaluated using computed tomography to indicate the diagnosis, to determine disease extent, to guide histological sampling location and to plan treatment. With the … Read More

NITZL D, OHLERTH S, MUELLER-SCHWANDT F, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:347-352. Dynamic computed tomography (CT) is widely used in humans to determine tumor perfusion via time2013attenuation curves. Five types of time2013attenuation curves have been identified and shown to … Read More

SCHERZER C, WINDHAGEN H, NELLESEN J, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:404-411. The goal of this study was to examine the microarchitecture of the trabecular bone of the canine femoral head using microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) technology. Specifically, we assessed … Read More

EBLING AJ, MCKNIGHT AL, SEILER G, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:385-391. The complexity of the equine skull makes the temporomandibular joint a difficult area to evaluate radiographically. The goal of this study was to determine the optimal angle … Read More

Martle VA, Caemaert J, Tshamala M, et al. Vet Surg 2009;38:515-519. OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical signs, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of an intranasal meningoencephalocele in a dog. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMAL: Female Border collie, 5 months old. METHODS: … Read More

HUGO JOLY M-ADA, KATE ALEXANDER, GUY BEAUCHAMP,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:279-284. Two dogs (4 and 38 kg) with radiographic evidence of pulmonary nodules were evaluated using single-slice, helical computed tomography (CT). Each thorax was scanned using 12 combinations of … Read More

MONIQUE N. MAYER HY, NARINDER SIDHU,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:319-322. We quantified the effect of tissue inhomogeneity on dose distribution in a canine distal extremity resulting from treatment with cobalt photons and photons from a 6 MV accelerator. Monitor … Read More

SARAH C. CHARNEY WRL, MARY K. KLEIN, PAMELA D. JONES,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:323-329. Radiation therapy requires accurate dose delivery to targets often identifiable only on computed tomography (CT) images. Translation between the isocenter localized on CT and laser … Read More

SARAH K. ISRAEL JML, SHARON C. KERWIN, GWENDOLYN J. LEVINE, GEOFFREY T. FOSGATE,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:247-252. We compared the relative sensitivity of computed tomography (CT) and myelography for identification of disk herniation in dogs. Criteria for patient selection … Read More

SARAH M. PUCHALSKI LDG, CLIFTON P. DREW, ERIK R. WISNER,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:292-297. We compared contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and high field magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in a horse with deep digital flexor tendonopathy. Lesions in the distal … Read More

SOFIA CERDA-GONZALEZ CWD, PETER V. SCRIVANI, KAREN L. KLINE, Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:264-268. The imaging features of four dogs with atlanto-occipital overlapping are described. This malformation appeared to play a role in the development of neck pain, ataxia, variable … Read More

WILLIAM M. ADAMS MMK, DONALD E. THRALL, JULIA M. KLAUER, LISA J. FORREST, TRACY A. LA DUE, THOMAS C. HAVIGHURST,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:330-335. Prognostic significance of tumor histology and four computed tomography (CT) staging methods was tested retrospectively … Read More

Schmidt MJ, Biel M, Klumpp S, et al. Am J Vet Res 2009;70:508-512. OBJECTIVE-To measure the absolute and relative volumes of cranial vaults of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCSs) and other brachycephalic dogs for the purpose of evaluating a possible … Read More

HUGO HILTON SMP, MONICA ALEMAN,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:151-156. Equine temporohyoid osteoarthropathy is characterized by progressive osseous proliferation of the temporohyoid articulation and surrounding structures. The diagnosis has generally been made using radiography and endoscopy of the guttural pouch. … Read More

M¡RIO M. D. GINJA ANJF, SANDRA S. JESUS, PEDRO MELO-PINTO, JOS… BULAS-CRUZ, MARIA A. ORDEN, FIDEL SAN-ROMAN, MARIA P. LLORENS-PENA, JOS… M. GONZALO-ORDEN,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:135-143. The purpose of the study was to use two palpation methods (Bardens … Read More

Lorigados CAB, Guiffrida LA, Reis HMG. Occipital Dysplasia Associated to Atlantooccipital Subluxation in Dog. Case Report. International Veterinary Radiology Association, 2009. INTRODUCTION The occipital dysplasia is characterized as a foramen magnum malformation, which presents an abnormal dorsal extension, due to … Read More

RANDI DREES SED, NICHOLAS S. KEULER, TOBIAS SCHWARZ,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:74-79. Computed tomography (CT) has been applied previously for assessment of canine spinal disease using a multitude of different technical imaging parameters. The purpose of this study was … Read More

ROMAIN CAVRENNE WM. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:58-64. In humans, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) is a documented method to quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate renal vessels. It offers a safer alternative to computed tomography angiography. The aim of this study … Read More

FINTAN J. McEVOY LB, ANDERS B. STRATHE, JAKOB L. WILLESEN, JÿRGEN KOCH, PIA WEBSTER, LASSE HÿRLYCK, EILIV SVALASTOGA,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:47-51. Objective assessment of pulmonary disease from computed tomography (CT) examinations is desirable but difficult. When such assessments … Read More

GIOVANNA BERTOLINI CS, MARCO CALDIN,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2009;50:80-82. In humans, pulmonary interstitial emphysema is most frequently seen in ventilated preterm newborns with severe lung disease; it is less frequently reported in adults. We report on a mature dog … Read More

Hardie EM, Linder KE, Pease AP. Veterinary surgery : VS 2008;37:763-770. OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical course in dogs with aural cholesteatoma. STUDY DESIGN: Case series. ANIMALS: Dogs (n=20) with aural cholesteatoma. METHODS: Case review (1998-2007). RESULTS: Twenty dogs were … Read More

Han S, Cheon H, Cho H, et al. J Vet Sci 2008;9:395-400. Computed tomographic arthrography (CTA) of four cadaveric canine stifles was performed before and after partial cranial cruciate ligament rupture in order to verify the usefulness of CTA examination … Read More

CHRISTOPHER P. OBER JCJ, MARTHA MOON LARSON, OTTO I. LANZ, STEPHEN R. WERRE,.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:411-418. We evaluated the diagnostic sensitivity of ultrasound, nonenhanced computed tomography (CT) and nonenhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in detecting wooden foreign bodies … Read More

GABRIELA SEILER TS, MASSIMO VIGNOLI, DANIEL RODRIGUEZ,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:504-508. The imaging features of lung lobe torsion in 10 dogs (nine complete, one partial torsion) acquired with a helical single-slice computed tomography (CT) unit are described. Attenuation values … Read More

SOPHIE E. DENNISON TS. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:557-563. Different computed tomography (CT) protocols were tested to optimize imaging of the head of the California sea lion. Transverse mode images were superior to helical mode images. Bone structures were best … Read More

Couturier J, Rault D, Cauzinille L. J Small Anim Pract 2008;49:438-443. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study were (1) to report the incidence of Chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia in a normal French cavalier King Charles spaniel breeding population; (2) to … Read More

MARK T. TROXEL CHV. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:438-443. This report describes computed tomography (CT)-guided stereotactic brain biopsy using the Kopf stereotactic system, a commercially available patient restraint system which does not require additional modification for use in small animals. … Read More

GIOVANNA BERTOLINI TF, MICHELE DRIGO, MARCO CALDIN,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:449-453. We conducted a retrospective study to determine whether multidetector computed tomography (CT) could be of value for adrenal gland assessment in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism. Adrenal gland attenuation … Read More

ANA V. C¡CERES ALZ, LILLIAN R. ARONSON, WILFRIED MAI,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:350-356. Helical computed tomography angiography was used to evaluate the renal vascular anatomy of potential feline renal donors. One hundred and fourteen computed tomography angiograms were reviewed. … Read More

SEAN MURPHY AGR, JESSICA LAWRENCE, DALE BJORLING, THOMAS MACKIE, LISA FORREST,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:400-405. Organ motion and injury to adjacent structures limit curative treatment of intraabdominal tumors with external beam radiotherapy. We evaluated the use of Laparoscopically Implanted … Read More

Bhandal J, Kuzma A. Can Vet J 2008;49:595-597. A cat was presented with a history of worsening generalized subcutaneous emphysema following dental prophylaxis. Tentative diagnosis of tracheal rupture was made. The location and extent of the tear was confirmed with … Read More

Lim JH, Kim DY, Yoon JH, et al. J Vet Sci 2008;9:215-217. An eight-week-old female Cocker Spaniel was presented with ataxia, dysmetria and intention tremor. At 16 weeks, the clinical signs did not progress. Investigation including imaging studies of the … Read More

MIORI KISHIMOTO KY, RYO TSUNEDA, JUNICHIRO SHIMIZU, TOSHIROH IWASAKI, YOH-ICHI MIYAKE,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:233-237. The characteristics of contrast media formulation (mgI/ml, osmolarity, and viscosity) are generally not considered important in computed tomography (CT) angiography in animals. The purpose … Read More

RYAN M. SCHULTZ AZ. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:249-255. The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical, radiographic, and computed tomographic findings in dogs and cats with migrating intrathoracic grass awns. Thirty-five dogs and five cats with visual … Read More

Mai W, Caceres AV. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2008;49:141-148. This article describes the findings in three dogs with histopathologically confirmed pancreatic insulinoma using dual-phase computed tomographic angiography (CTA). In all three dogs, dual-phase CTA findings identified lesions not seen on ultrasonography, … Read More

Miller MA, Towle HA, Heng HG, et al. Vet Pathol 2008;45:203-206. An aged mongrel dog was admitted for hemimandibulectomy as treatment for a mandibular mass that had been diagnosed as osteosarcoma. The fibro-osseous mass that surrounded the first molar tooth … Read More

SKYE W. STANLEY AJF, HENRIK E. JENSEN,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:176-178. A 6-year-old Persian cat was examined for constipation, anorexia, and vomiting that was subsequently found to be due to a pseudomycetoma originating from the descending colon and sublumbar … Read More

Kondo Y, Matsunaga S, Mochizuki M, et al. J Vet Med Sci 2008;70:207-212. To evaluate the efficacy of clinical staging based on computed tomography (CT) imaging over the World Health Organization (WHO) staging system based on radiography for nasal tumors … Read More

MARC-ANDR… D’ANJOU LH. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:51-55. An unusual form of congenital intrahepatic portosystemic shunt was identified in a 3.5-month-old female Labrador Retriever with neurologic signs. Ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography were used to characterize the shunt morphology. An … Read More

D’Anjou MA, Huneault L. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2008;49:51-55. An unusual form of congenital intrahepatic portosystemic shunt was identified in a 3 1/2-month-old female Labrador Retriever with neurologic signs. Ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography were used to characterize the shunt morphology. … Read More

SEAN R. FREER PVS. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2008;49:30-34. In humans that have undergone cervical diskectomy, magnetic susceptibility artifacts are often found on postoperative magnetic resonance (MR) images of the affected region. In some patients, these artifacts complicate image interpretation, … Read More

MARTHA G. DRUM CEK, ROBERT W. NORRDIN, RICHARD D. PARK, C. WAYNE McILWRAITH, CLIFFORD M. LES,.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:518-527 Comparison of subchondral bone density determined by quantitative computed tomography (CT) with gross and histopathologic changes have not been … Read More

FINTAN J. McEVOY. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:528-534. An estimate of the thickness of subcutaneous adipose tissue at differing positions around the body was required in a study examining body composition. To eliminate human error associated with the manual placement … Read More

GABRIELA SEILER FR, MASSIMO VIGNOLI, RACHEL CIANCIOLO, TIFFANY SCANLON, URS GIGER,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:544-549. Computed tomography (CT) features of four immature to young adult dogs with osteomyelitis of the skull are described. Trauma or bite wounds were the … Read More

Ben-Amotz R, Ellison GW, Thompson MS, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2007;48:596-599. An intrathoracic mass was discovered as an incidental finding in a 14-year-old, spayed, female Rottweiler cross during evaluation of urinary incontinence. Computed tomography suggested a pericardial or … Read More

Cardoso L, Gil F, Ramirez G, et al. Anat Histol Embryol 2007;36:328-331. The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of helical computed tomography (CT) for visualizing pulmonary parenchyma and associated formations in normal dogs. CT scan was … Read More

Reiter AM, Schwarz T. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2007;231:924-930. OBJECTIVE: To document computed tomography (CT) features in dogs with masticatory myositis. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 7 dogs with an immunologic diagnosis of masticatory myositis and an absence of … Read More

MIYU MERCIER HLBH, MATTHEW G. BISCHOFF, JAYME LOOPER, CYNTHIA X. BACMEISTER,.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:421-423. A 5-year-old neutered male Beagle mix dog had a 5-day history of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Before the seizures, the dog had a 1-2-month history … Read More

SUSANNE M. STIEGER AZ, RACHEL E. POLLARD, ANDREW E. KYLES, ERIK R. WISNER,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:409-413. The purpose of this study was to use quantitative computed tomography (CT) to estimate liver volume in dogs with a portosystemic shunt … Read More

Dewey CW, Krotscheck U, Bailey KS, et al. Vet Surg 2007;36:416-422. OBJECTIVE: To describe a technique of decompressive craniotomy with cystoperitoneal shunt (CPS) placement for treatment of canine intracranial arachnoid cyst (IAC), and to evaluate outcome in 4 dogs. STUDY … Read More

J. LYONS DET, A.F. PRUITT,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:292-296. Magnetic resonance (MR) images may be useful for radiation planning due to greater contrast resolution. One disadvantage of MR images for radiation planning is the inability to incorporate electron density … Read More

Stassen QE, Voorhout G, Teske E, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2007;48:283-287. The elevated urinary corticoid/creatinine ratios of an 11-year-old Jack Russell terrier with polyuria were suppressible in a high-dose dexamethasone suppression test, which was suggestive of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism. … Read More

RITA L. ECHANDI FM, SHELLEY J. NEWMAN, AMY HOLFORD,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:243-245. A 12-year-old neutered female Pembroke Welsh Corgi had a 2-month history of a progressive, productive cough nonresponsive to therapy. Mild pleural effusion, right middle lung lobe … Read More

FEDERICA MORANDI JLM, SHELLEY J. NEWMAN, WILLIAM H. ADAMS,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:246-249. A 10-year-old neutered female Pug was evaluated for a left adrenal mass detected previously by ultrasonography. Using computed tomography, a fat-attenuating, rim-enhancing left adrenal mass and … Read More

LYNETTE K. COLE VFS. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:125-128. Computed tomography after contrast medium injection was performed in three mesaticephalic canine cadavers to image the auditory tube. Cadavers were positioned in lateral recumbency for imaging. A myringotomy incision was made … Read More

TOSHIE ISERI KY, KOUSAKU CHIJIWA, RYOHEI NISHIMURA, SATORU MATSUNAGA, REINA FUJIWARA, NOBUO SASAKI,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:328-331. To establish optimal imaging conditions for enhanced computed tomography (CT) for canine pancreatic tumors, 10 healthy beagles were subjected to dynamic CT. … Read More

MATTHIAS DENNLER E-ML, OLIVER SCHMIED, BARBARA KASER-HOTZ,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:138-140. A 9-year-old male Appenzeller mountain dog had progressive severe ataxia and central vestibular syndrome that was localized clinically to the brain stem. The cerebrospinal fluid characteristics were suggestive … Read More

ROSELINDA H. van der VLUGT-MEIJER BRPM, GEORGE VOORHOUT,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:118-124. Dynamic helical computed tomography (CT) of the pituitary gland can be used to image the three-dimensional shape and dimensions of abnormalities within the pituitary gland. The aim … Read More

E. AURIEMMA GV, P. Y. BARTHEZ,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:113-117. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal window level and width for accurate measurement of pituitary gland height in a phantom. A phantom, mimicking the appearance … Read More

Giles JT, 3rd, Rochat MC, Snider TA. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 2007;230:686-689. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 14-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was evaluated because of a large fluid-filled mass on the ventral aspect of the neck that … Read More

Trumpatori BJ, Geissler K, Mathews KG. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2007;43:45-51. Computed tomography was used to evaluate a 7-year-old English bulldog with a history of facial swelling and to aid in the diagnosis of parotid duct sialolithiasis. Removal of … Read More

RITA L. ECHANDI FM, WILLIAM T. DANIEL, JANET L. PAQUETTE, GREGORY B. DANIEL, Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:38-44. We evaluated transplenic injection of iodinated contrast medium for computed tomography (CT) assessment of the portal vasculature. Specific aims were to: (1) … Read More

SARAH M. PUCHALSKI LDG, WILLIAM J. HORNOF, ERIK R. WISNER,. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2007;48:21-29. A technique for regional delivery of contrast medium to the foot of the horse to increase the diagnostic utility of computed tomography (CT) for the … Read More

GWENDOLYN J. LEVINE, WESLEY T. BISSETT, ROBERT C. COLE, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:585-588. A 3-year-old intact male Boer goat was evaluated for paraplegia. Computed tomography (CT) indicated the presence of diskospondylitis, which had previously not been reported … Read More

JENNIFER KINNS, WILFRIED MAI, GABRIELA SEILER, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:563-570. The objectives of this study were to establish the sensitivity and negative predictive value of radiography for acute spinal osseous lesions in the canine trauma patient, and … Read More

ROBERT M. DUDLEY, MICHAEL P. KOWALESKI, WM TOD DROST, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:546-552. Diagnosis and quantification of femoral varus and femoral torsion using radiographs is technically challenging due to the difficulty in determining proper positioning. The purpose … Read More

KIMBERLY B. WINTERS, AMY S. TIDWELL, ELIZABETH A. ROZANSKI, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:470-473. A young Golden Retriever dog developed severe respiratory distress following an initial clinical diagnosis of infectious tracheobronchitis. Severe expiratory flow limitation, associated with exertional … Read More

P. Y. BARTHEZ, I. A. SCHAAFSMA, Y. W. E. A. POLLAK. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:503-506. 99mTc-pertechnetate is excreted in humans by the thyroid glands, gastric mucosa, salivary glands, choroid plexus, and sweat glands. Uptake attributed to the zygomatic and … Read More

Wang KY, Samii VF, Chew DJ, et al. Theriogenology 2006;66:726-735. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the urogenital anatomy in sound spayed and intact dogs. Fourteen intact and 12 spayed sound dogs had their lower urogenital tract evaluated … Read More

FERNANDO LISTE, JORGE PALACIO, VICENTE RIBES, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:453-460. The head of a newborn dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), that died shortly after birth was imaged using computed tomography (CT). Gross cross-sectional slices of the head were compared … Read More

GIOVANNA BERTOLINI, EDOARDO C. ROLLA, ALESSANDRO ZOTTI, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:439-443. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the feasibility and usefulness of three-dimensional (3D) multislice computed tomography (CT) angiography with maximum intensity projection (MIP) … Read More

Wang KY, Samii VF, Chew DJ, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2006;20:1065-1073. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the urogenital anatomy in female spayed dogs with and without signs of lower urinary tract disease by using conventional … Read More

JENNIFER L. JOHNSON-NEITMAN, ROBERT J. BAHR, KRISTYN D. BROADDUS. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:355-357. A dog with a 9-month history of a chronic draining tract involving the left flank had previously undergone five surgeries and two drain placements with no … Read More

JOHN M. MACGREGOR, MATTHEW D. WINTER, JOHN KEATING, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:345-350. A 4-month-old West Highland White Terrier was evaluated for dyspnea. Severe cardiac silhouette enlargement was present radiographically. Severe right ventricular hypertrophy and dilation with a … Read More

EDWARD MACKILLOP, SCOTT J. SCHATZBERG, ALEXANDER DE LAHUNTA. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:339-344. A 5-year-old female Cocker Spaniel dog had a sudden onset of vestibular disease that localized to the caudal fossa. Upon computed tomography of the brain, a large, … Read More

Paoloni MC, Adams WM, Dubielzig RR, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2006;228:1718-1722. OBJECTIVE: To compare results of computed tomography (CT) and radiography with histopathologic findings in tracheobronchial lymph nodes (TBLNs) in dogs with primary lung tumors. DESIGN: Retrospective … Read More

Windsor RC, Johnson LR. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 2006;21:76-81. Chronic inflammatory rhinitis is commonly found in dogs with chronic nasal disease and is characterized by lymphoplasmacytic infiltrates in the nasal mucosa in the absence of an obvious etiologic process. … Read More

ANA V. C¡CERES, ALLISON L. ZWINGENBERGER, ERIN HARDAM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:270-278. Helical abdominal computed tomography (CT) was performed in nine normal beagle-mix dogs. Following cephalic vein injection of ionic iodinated contrast medium via power injector (rate … Read More

DAVID WONG, KRISTINA MILES, BRETT SPONSELLER. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:279-282. A 4-week old Quarter Horse filly was evaluated for abnormal gait and lateral deviation of the cervical spine. Physical examination findings prompted radiographs and computed tomography of the thoracic … Read More

DICCON R. WESTWORTH, KAREN M. VERNAU, SEAN P. CULLEN, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:265-269. A 3-year-old dog with cervical myelopathy resulting from a vascular anomaly is described. Marked intradural-extramedullary spinal cord compression was observed, in association with multilevel … Read More

TONYA C. TROMBLEE, JERYL C. JONES, ASHLEY E. ETUE, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:241-248. The purpose of this retrospective study was to determine the association between clinical characteristics, computed tomography (CT) characteristics, and histologic diagnosis in 43 cats … Read More

Nemanic S, London CA, Wisner ER. J Vet Intern Med 2006;20:508-515. Imaging studies in people indicate that x-ray computed tomography (CT) is a more sensitive technique than thoracic radiography for the detection of pulmonary metastasic neoplasia. Systematic studies comparing CT … Read More

KRISTEN J. O’DELL-ANDERSON, ROBERT TWARDOCK, JENNIFER B. GRIMM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:127-135. The purpose of this project was to establish a procedure and reference values for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) in eight … Read More

ELIZABETH A. BALLEGEER, LISA J. FORREST, ROBERT JERAJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:228-233. A primary lung tumor in a dog treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy was imaged approximately 6 weeks and 1-year posttreatment with combined positron emission tomography … Read More

Gemmill TJ, Hammond G, Mellor D, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2006;47:66-74. OBJECTIVES: To assess the accuracy of reconstructed computed tomography for imaging canine elbow joint spaces. METHODS: Computed tomography scans of eight cadaveric elbows were obtained and reconstructed … Read More

Stepnik MW, Olby N, Thompson RR, et al. Vet Surg 2006;35:186-190. OBJECTIVE: To report femoral nerve dysfunction caused by focal iliopsoas muscle injury and treated by performing tenectomy of the muscle insertion. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: A 4-year-old, castrated … Read More

JACOB J. ROHLEDER, JERYL C. JONES, ROBERT B. DUNCAN, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:45-52. The purpose of this study was to compare computed tomography (CT) and radiography for diagnosing the presence and severity of middle ear disease in … Read More

CLAUDIA N÷LLER, WOLFGANG HENNINGER, DIETRICH H. W. GR÷NEMEYER, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2006;47:53-60. Computed tomography (CT) of the nasolacrimal drainage system with and without contrast medium (barium sulfate) was used to create an anatomic basis for clinical evaluation … Read More

MATTHEW D. WINTER, LINDA M. KINNEY, LAWRENCE J. KLEINE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:494-499. The objective of this study was to develop a simple, safe, minimally invasive protocol to evaluate the hepatic vasculature. Five purpose-bred Beagle dogs underwent noncontrast-enhanced computed … Read More

SCOTT ROSE, CRAIG LONG, MARGUERITE KNIPE, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:514-517. Five dogs with unilateral thoracic limb lameness, neurologic deficits, muscle atrophy, and pain, or a combination of these signs, were examined using ultrasonograghy. Large, hypoechoic tubular masses … Read More

VALERIE F. SAMII. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:502-505. Contrast medium-urine layering is routinely identified on transverse computed tomography (CT) images in the urinary bladder following intravesicular or intravenous administration of iodinated contrast medium. The contrast opacified urine typically occupies the … Read More

VINCENT E. DEFALQUE, DIANA S. ROSENSTEIN, EDMUND J. ROSSER JR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:490-493. Water-filling and serial computed tomographic (CT) imaging techniques were used to measure normal middle ear cavity volume (MECV) in 18 dogs (10 live dogs, eight … Read More

Laurent Couturier, Christophe Degueurce, Yannick Ruel, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:375-383. Twenty-two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain studies of different breeds of dogs were reviewed to assess the anatomy of cranial nerve (CN) origins and associated skull foramina. … Read More

Meredith L. Esterline, MaryAnn G. Radlinsky, David S. Biller, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:391-395. Standard radiographic lymphangiograms and computed tomography (CT) lymphangiograms were performed on 10 female dogs without intrathoracic disease. Positive contrast lymphagiography was performed by injection … Read More

Shigeyuki Tanabe, Kazutaka Yamada, Yoshiyasu Kobayashi, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:306-308. A 10-year-old male maltise dog was presented for evaluation of a gradual abdominal enlargement, which had developed over 2 years. (On the radiograph of the abdomen, a … Read More

Thomas Walker, Amy S. Tidwell, Elizabeth A. Rozanski, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:300-303. A 5-year-old neutered male mixed breed dog presented for increased respiratory effort after being stung by over 100 bees and developing anaphylactic shock. Given the … Read More

Lefebvre J, Kuehn NF, Wortinger A. J Small Anim Pract 2005;46:280-285. OBJECTIVES: To assess the use of computed tomography (CT) in the diagnosis of chronic nasal disease in dogs. METHODS: A retrospective study of 85 dogs with chronic nasal discharge … Read More

Laurie L. Head, Gregory B. Daniel, Timothy J. Becker, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:263-266. The normal feline pancreas has been evaluated using radiolabeled leukocytes (99mTc-HMPAO) and computed tomography. The purpose of this report is to describe a clinical … Read More

Lisa J. Zekas, Jason T. Crawford, Robert T. O’Brien. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:200-204. Medical records and computed tomography (CT) images were reviewed retrospectively for 30 animals (27 dogs, two cats, one cougar) in which CT-guided intrathoracic fine-needle aspirates (FNA) … Read More

Gawain J. C. Hammond, Martin Sullivan, Steven Weinrauch, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:205-209. Fluid within the tympanic bulla is an indication of middle ear disease. Radiography has a relatively low accuracy for the detection of soft tissue opacification … Read More

Peremans K, Cornelissen B, Bossche BVD, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:162-170. Scintigraphy (positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) techniques) allows qualitative and quantitative measurement of physiologic processes as well as alterations secondary to … Read More

Prather AB, Berry CR, Thrall DE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:114-121. Computed tomography (CT) of the thorax was performed in 28 dogs and five cats and findings were compared with previous thoracic radiographs. The sample population included all animals that … Read More

Heng HG, Wrigley RH, Kraft SL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:54-56. An intramural radiolucent band in the stomach wall can be seen on abdominal radiographs of cats without concurrent clinical gastrointestinal signs. A retrospective study of cats with … Read More

Wang SI, Mathews KG, Robertson ID, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2005;46:39-43. Acetabular angles (AAs) and dorsal acetabular rim angles acquired by computed tomographic (CT) imaging have been used to assess patient response to juvenile pubic symphysiodesis surgery. The purpose … Read More

Tyson R, Graham JP, Bermingham E, et al.  Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2005;46:33-38. The purpose of this study was to describe normal feline hypophyseal mensuration and contrast enhancement characteristics using dynamic computed tomography (CT) imaging. An intravenous bolus of an ionic … Read More

Probst A, Henninger W, Willmann M.  Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 2005;46:44-48. Heads from 15 male and female horses of various breeds and ages were examined with computed tomography under general anesthesia in dorsal recumbency. The main interest was the evaluation … Read More

Robben JH, Pollak YW, Kirpensteijn J, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2005;19:15-22. Accurate preoperative detection, localization, and staging of the primary tumor and metastases are essential for the selection of appropriate candidates for surgery. In dogs with insulinoma, preoperative … Read More

Saunders JH, Clercx C, Snaps FR, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;225:1703-1712. OBJECTIVE: To determine radiographic, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and rhinoscopic features of nasal aspergillosis in dogs. DESIGN: Prospective study. ANIMALS: 15 client-owned dogs. … Read More

Kafka UC, Carstens A, Steenkamp G, et al. J S Afr Vet Assoc 2004;75:163-168. The purpose of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) in oral masses of dogs. Nineteen … Read More

Kube SA, Vernau KM, Wisner ER, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:528-531. A 15-month-old neutered male cat was presented for progressive paraparesis of 3 months’ duration and suspected cardiomegaly. Neuroanatomical localization was a T3-L3 myelopathy. On abdominal ultrasound, an anomalous … Read More

Yoon J, Feeney DA, Cronk DE, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:542-546. A 15-year retrospective analysis of histologically proven canine and feline mediastinal malignancies at the University of Minnesota was conducted to identify patients imaged by computed tomography (CT). The … Read More

Forman MA, Marks SL, De Cock HE, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2004;18:807-815. Serum feline trypsinogen-like immunoreactivity (fTLI) concentrations and abdominal ultrasound have facilitated the noninvasive diagnosis of pancreatitis in cats, but low sensitivities (33% and 20-35%, respectively) have … Read More

Scharf G, Deplazes P, Kaser-Hotz B, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:411-418. Alveolar echinococcosis is a rare metacestodal infection of humans and domestic animals with Echinococcus multilocularis and predominantly affects the liver. In humans, diagnosis is based on serology, ultrasonography, … Read More

Pruitt AF, Thrall DE. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:471-475. To compare changes in dose distribution in irregularly shaped volumes treated using fields with noncoincident isocenters compared with fields with coincident isocenters. The hypothesis was that use of fields with noncoincident isocenters … Read More

Fife WD, Samii VF, Drost WT, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:289-297. The ability of computed tomography (CT) to distinguish malignant from nonmalignant splenic masses was evaluated in 21 dogs with 24 masses. CT scans of the abdomen were performed … Read More

Hanel RM, Graham JP, Levy JK, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:318-324. A 12-year-old, neutered male, domestic long-hair cat was evaluated for a 6-month history of inspiratory stertor and epiphora. In computed tomography of the skull and pelvis, and radiographs … Read More

Windsor RC, Johnson LR, Herrgesell EJ, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2004;224:1952-1957. OBJECTIVE: To determine clinical signs and rhinoscopic, computed tomographic, and histologic abnormalities in dogs with idiopathic lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 37 dogs. PROCEDURE: … Read More

Clifford CA, Pretorius ES, Weisse C, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2004;18:330-338. Focal hepatic and splenic lesions in the dog are common, and approximately half of such lesions are malignant. Both incidentally discovered lesions and lesions in patients with … Read More

Pressler BM, Mohammadian LA, Li E, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:189-197. Determination of urolith mineral composition is critical for management of urolithiasis in dogs and cats. Using computed tomography, urolith physical density, and hence chemical composition, can be quantified … Read More

Samii VF, McLoughlin MA, Mattoon JS, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2004;18:271-281. The purpose of this study was to determine the diagnostic utility of helical computed tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of ectopic ureters in the dog and to … Read More

Vignoli M, Ohlerth S, Rossi F, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:125-130. In humans, free-hand computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy is an accurate method to obtain a tissue sample. There are only a few reports of this technique in veterinary medicine. … Read More

Langova V, Straw R, Price T. Aust Vet Practit 2004;34:6-10. Two dogs were presented for referral with nonpainful exophthalmia due to a retrobulbar mass. Incisional biopsies confirmed a histological diagnosis of infiltrative lipoma in both cases. Infiltrative lipomas are rare … Read More

Zwingenberger AL, Schwarz T. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:117-124. A dual-phase computed tomography (CT) angiographic technique was developed to image the hepatic and portal vascular systems using a nonselective peripheral injection of contrast medium. The arterial phase of the dual-phase scan … Read More

Porat-Mosenco Y, Schwarz T, Kass PH. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:131-135. Computed tomography (CT) of the caudal fossa of 10 canine and nine equine cadaver heads was performed with conventional slice widths of 5 and 10 mm, respectively, and with thin … Read More

Rudich SR, Feeney DA, Anderson KL, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:46-50. A retrospective analysis of masses of the brachial plexus and contributing nerve roots in dogs seen at the University of Minnesota over a 17-year period was conducted. The … Read More

Nykamp SG, Scrivani PV, Pease AP. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2004;45:23-28. Computed tomography-dacryocystography (CT-DCG) was used to evaluate the nasolacrimal system in four patients (three dogs and one horse) that were admitted for evaluation of chronic epiphora, facial swelling, or facial … Read More

Axlund TW, Hudson JA. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:630-634. Computed tomography of the lumbosacral spine was performed on 22 purpose-bred, medium-sized hound dogs between 1 and 6 years of age. Images were evaluated to determine the degree of disc bulge. All … Read More

Bouma JL, Aronson LR, Keith DG, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:636-641. Preoperative knowledge of the renal vascular anatomy is important for selection of the appropriate feline renal donor. Intravenous urograms (IVUs) have been performed routinely to screen potential donors … Read More

Cook LB, Bergman RL, Bahr A, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:648-651. A 15-month-old male Maine Coon Cat presented with persistent auricular discharge and progressive head tilt, ataxia, and loss of blink on the right side. Using computed tomography a … Read More

Crawford JT, Manley PA, Adams WM. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:619-628. Thirteen dogs with fractures requiring surgical repair were evaluated by standard two-view (i.e., lateral and ventrodorsal) radiography, tangential view (ventro 20 degrees cranial-dorsocaudal [inlet] and ventro 20 degrees caudal-dorsocranial [outlet]) … Read More

Nykamp SG, Dykes NL, Cook VL, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:534-536. A 6-hour-old alpaca cria was admitted for evaluation of respiratory distress since birth. Contrast radiography confirmed the presence of bilateral choanal atresia, and computed tomography (CT) evaluation was … Read More

De Rycke LM, Saunders JH, Gielen IM, et al. Am J Vet Res 2003;64:1093-1098. OBJECTIVE: To use computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to provide a detailed description of the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses in clinically normal … Read More

Saunders JH, van Bree H, Gielen I, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:409-413. Computed tomographic (CT) studies of 80 dogs with chronic nasal disease (nasal neoplasia (n = 19), nasal aspergillosis (n = 46), nonspecific rhinitis (n = 11), and … Read More

Saunders JH, van Bree H. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:414-419. To compare the radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) findings and to evaluate the sensitivity of radiography and CT for diagnosis of nasal aspergillosis in dogs, the radiographic and CT studies of … Read More

Head LL, Daniel GB, Tobias K, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:420-428. This study was designed to test the feasibility and utility of computed tomography and radiolabeled granulocytes in evaluating the feline pancreas in six normal cats. Autologous granulocytes were … Read More

Frank P, Mahaffey M, Egger C, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:392-400. Contrast enhanced helical computed tomography (CT) of the liver and portal system is routinely performed in human patients. The purpose of this project is to develop a practical … Read More

Gnirs K, Ruel Y, Blot S, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:402-408. Thirteen dogs, including 6 Rottweiler dogs, exhibiting clinical signs of spinal cord dysfunction and myelographically confirmed subarachnoid space enlargement were investigated. To characterize the lesions and to get … Read More

Rohrer Bley C, Blattmann H, Roos M, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:470-475. Radiation treatment requires a precise procedure for interfraction repositioning of the patient. The purpose of this study was to determine the accuracy of our fixation device in … Read More

Thompson MS, Graham JP, Mariani CL. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:287-291. Congenital portosystemic shunts occur uncommonly in dogs. Conventional diagnostic methods either do not offer simultaneous diagnosis and anatomic characterization or require an invasive selective catheterization. Helical computed tomography (HCT) is … Read More

Henninger W, Frame EM, Willmann M, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:269-276. Sinusitis is a common disorder in horses and may result from trauma, dental diseases, or space-occupying lesions. Radiography can only provide a limited amount of information. Computed tomography … Read More

Kuwamura M, Hattori R, Yamate J, et al. J Small Anim Pract 2003;44:227-230. A two-year-old, female chihuahua presented with a six-month history of visual dysfunction. Computed tomography revealed dilation of the lateral ventricles in the central nervous system (CNS). The … Read More

Peremans K, Audenaert K, Coopman F, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:344-351. The pattern of the specific 5-HT2A (5-hydroxytryptamine 2A receptor) antagonist 123I-5-I-R91150 was measured in 10 healthy dogs without neurologic and behavior abnormalities. Eight cortical regions (left and right … Read More

Garosi LS, Dennis R, Schwarz T. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:137-146. Diagnostic imaging techniques (conventional radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) are an essential tool in the diagnostic work-up of ear diseases. Conventional radiography is commonly used, but often lacks … Read More

Schoenborn WC, Wisner ER, Kass PP, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2003;44:185-195. Sixty-two cats with sinonasal disease were evaluated with computed tomography. Findings that may lead to a computed tomographic diagnosis of nasal neoplasia versus rhinitis included osteolysis of the … Read More

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

Jones JC, Shires PK, Inzana KD, et al. Am J Vet Res 2002;63:733-737. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate computed tomography (CT) densitometry as a technique for quantifying contrast enhancement of compressive soft tissues in the canine lumbosacral vertebral canal and to determine … Read More

Schwarz T, Weller R, Dickie AM, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:85-97. The radiographic anatomy of the temporomandibular joint in the dog and cat is described in dorsoventral and oblique projections. The positioning for different oblique views in conventional radiography … Read More

Smallwood JE, Wood BC, Taylor WE, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:99-117. The purpose of this study was to produce an anatomic reference for computed tomography (CT) of the head of the foal for use by radiologists, clinicians, and veterinary … Read More

Saito M, Sharp NJ, Munana K, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2002;43:16-21. Computed tomography (CT) findings in a dog with intracranial blastomycosis were marked periventricular contrast enhancement of the lateral ventricles, the 3rd ventricle, and the mesencephalic aqueduct. The CT … Read More

Peremans K, De Bondt P, Audenaert K, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2001;42:562-568. Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) of the brain using perfusion tracers allows estimation of regional brain perfusion. This allows in vivo examination of brain function in … Read More

Higgins RJ, LeCouteur RA, Vernau KM, et al. Vet Pathol 2001;38:620-627. Although pure granular cell tumors have been reported in various sites in the dog, only one tumor has been reported in the central nervous system. Two dogs presented with … Read More

Gerhardt A, Steiner JM, Williams DA, et al. J Vet Intern Med 2001;15:329-333. The objective of this study was to compare the sensitivity of different diagnostic tests for pancreatitis in cats. Twenty-one cats with confirmed pancreatitis were evaluated at the … Read More

Patsikas MN, Rallis T, Kladakis SE, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2001;42:235-237. Isolated splenic torsion in a dog was diagnosed using computed tomography (CT). The enlarged non enhanced spleen and a twisted soft tissue mass effect represented the rotated pedicle … Read More

Probst A, Kneissl S. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2001;42:226-230. Barium sulfate was administered into the coeliac artery of 5 canine cadavers to allow for contrast computed tomography of the pancreas. Contiguous, 2-mm-thick slices were acquired. Multiplanar and three-dimensional reformatting were performed … Read More

Tucker RL, Farrell E. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract 2001;17:131-144, vii. Horses are frequently presented with clinical conditions warranting diagnostic imaging of the head. Unfortunately, evaluation of the equine head can be difficult using conventional radiography. The anatomic complexity … Read More

Attali-Soussay K, Jegou JP, Clerc B. Vet Ophthalmol 2001;4:19-27. Twenty-five cases of retrobulbar tumors are presented and discussed. Affected animals were dogs and cats (average 10.7 years). No breed or sex predisposition was noted. The most common clinical signs were … Read More

Dvir E, Kirberger RM, Malleczek D. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2001;42:119-129. A retrospective study of 39 dogs with spirocercosis is described, emphasizing radiographic and computed tomographic aspects and clinical presentation. Dogs were classified as complicated or uncomplicated, both clinically and radiographically. … Read More

Meij BP, Voorhout G, Van Den Ingh TS, et al. Veterinary Surgery 2001;30:72-86. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of microsurgical transsphenoidal hypophysectomy for the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (PDH) in cats. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective clinical study. ANIMALS OR SAMPLE POPULATION: Seven cats with … Read More

Rosenstein DS. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:499-506. The diagnosis of pheochromocytoma is challenging due to the variable presentations of patients affected with this neoplasm. This report describes four dogs with pheochromocytoma in which radiography, ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) were key … Read More

McEntee MC, Page RL, Mauldin GN, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:554-556. Thirteen dogs with infiltrative lipomas were treated with cobalt 60 radiation. Four of the thirteen dogs also received either whole body (n = 2) or combination local/whole body … Read More

Love NE, Fisher P, Hudson L. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:507-510. Dynamic computed tomography (CT) of the pituitary gland was performed on four healthy male dogs of similar size, weight and age. The pituitary gland region was first identified on lateral … Read More

Olby NJ, Munana KR, Sharp NJ, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:396-402. The appearance of herniated intervertebral disc material in the thoracolumbar vertebral canal was evaluated in 23 dogs using computed tomography (CT). The images were then compared with the … Read More

Yamagishi N, Yamada K, Ishikawa H, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:422-424. A dog with a bronchocutaneous fistula is described. Contrast enhanced computed tomography was useful for diagnosis and treatment of the fistula in this dog.

Bergman R, Jones J, Lanz O, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:425-432. Post-operative computed tomography (CT) has been described as a technique for diagnosing incomplete resection or recurrence of cerebral neoplasms in humans. The characteristics of immediate postoperative CT images … Read More

Hathcock JT, Newton JC. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:214-217. Computed tomography (CT) images of nine dogs with a multilobular tumor of bone of the head were reviewed. The CT characteristics of the neoplasms involving the calvarium (n = 7) were rounded, … Read More

Beltran WA, Ollivet FF. J Small Anim Pract 2000;41:161-164. A 24-month-old female pug, which had previously been treated for visual hemifield loss, was referred with generalised seizures and other neurological disorders. A diagnosis of necrotising meningoencephalitis was suggested from the … Read More

Reichle JK, Park RD, Bahr AM. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:125-130. The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of abnormal computed tomography (CT) findings in dogs with lameness of one or both elbows. CT examinations of 102 elbows … Read More

Widmer WR, Buckwalter KA, Fessler JF, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:108-116. Radiographic evaluation of navicular syndrome is problematic because of its inconsistent correlation with clinical signs. Scintigraphy often yields false positive and false negative results and diagnostic ultrasound is … Read More

Samii VF, Hornof WJ. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:147-153. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of humeral condylar fractures in Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs and to postulate a possible predisposing cause for these fractures. Thirteen Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs … Read More

Dvir E, Kirberger RM, Terblanche AG. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:46-49. Otitis media/interna was diagnosed in a 20-month-old German shepherd with the assistance of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The MR images were acquired primarily to exclude a brain lesion responsible for … Read More

Jones JC, Inzana KD. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 2000;41:19-26. Computed tomography (CT) of the L5-S3 vertebral levels was performed in six, large-breed dogs presented for problems unrelated to the lumbosacral spine. All dogs were asymptomatic for lumbosacral stenosis on neurologic examination. … Read More

Ducote JM, Johnson KE, Dewey CW, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1999;40:617-621. A necrotizing meningoencephalitis of Yorkshire terriers has recently been reported in 6 dogs in Switzerland, 1 dog in Japan and 1 dog in the United States. The purpose … Read More

Galloway AM, Curtis NC, Sommerlad SF, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1999;40:445-452. Information regarding 7 dogs and 1 cat with a spinal arachnoid cyst is presented. All patients were evaluated with survey radiographs and myelography. Computed tomography (CT) following myelography, … Read More

Reichle JK, Snaps F. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 1999;14:177-186. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are noninvasive methods of imaging the canine cubital joint. CT images are typically acquired using contiguous 1-mm slices, a bone reconstruction algorithm, … Read More

Martens P, Ihler CF, Rennesund J. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1999;40:346-349. A horse with a suspected injury of the distal phalanx was examined using radiography at day two and 19 after the onset of the lameness, with no definite diagnosis. Using … Read More

Tudor RA, Ramirez O, 3rd, Tate LP, Jr., et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1999;40:353-356. A 1-month-old male American Paint Horse was evaluated for a hard swelling on the right side of the maxillary region. On radiographs there was a large, … Read More

Ruohoniemi M, Tervahartiala P. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1999;40:275-281. Computed tomography (CT) was performed on 12 Finnhorse cadaver forefeet with known radiographic changes in the navicular bone (poor corticomedullary junction, irregular appearance of the flexor central eminence, uneven or unequal thickness … Read More

Jones JC, Shires PK, Inzana KD, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1999;40:108-114. The objective of this study was to evaluate intravenous contrast-enhanced computed tomography as a technique for predicting the within-level location(s) of compressive soft tissues in the canine lumbosacral … Read More

Barthez PY, Begon D, Delisle F. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:524-527. Computed tomography (CT) excretory urography was performed in five adult female dogs after intravenous injection of a bolus of four different doses of water-soluble iodinated contrast medium (100, 200, 400, … Read More

Vink-Nooteboom M, Junker K, van den Ingh TS, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:512-516. Cholesterinic granulomas are tumor-like masses in the choroid plexuses of horses. This report describes the computed tomographic findings in four horses with cholesterinic granulomas, including the … Read More

Spann DR, Sellon RK, Thrall DE, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:532-535.

Samii VF, Biller DS, Koblik PD. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:504-511. Computed tomographic images of two adult domestic short-haired cats were obtained with a whole body scanner. Images of the thorax and abdomen were compared with cross-sectional anatomy cadaver specimens from … Read More

Ramirez O, 3rd, Jorgensen JS, Thrall DE. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:391-395. Due to the complex nature of the anatomy of the equine head, superimposition of numerous structures, and poor soft tissue differentiation, radiography may be of limited value in the … Read More

Goossens MM, Feldman EC, Nelson RW, et al. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 1998;213:374-376. Acromegaly was diagnosed in 3 cats with insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus (DM) on the basis of history and physical examination findings, which ruled out other … Read More

Bakal RS, Love NE, Lewbart GA, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:318-321. An ornamental pet fish was diagnosed with a spinal fracture and subluxation involving truncal vertebrae 5 and 6 (T5-T6) using conventional radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, and computed tomography. Attempts … Read More

Gerros TC, Mattoon JS, Snyder SP. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:322-324. A 7-month-old La Mancha doe was presented with a right head tilt and ventral strabismus while circling to the left. History and physical examination led to a tentative diagnosis of … Read More

Ramirez O, 3rd, Thrall DE. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:283-296. There are many imaging modalities available for evaluating the canine lumbosacral region. These include conventional radiography, stress radiography, myelography, epidurography, transosseous and intravenous venography, discography, linear tomography, computed tomography, and magnetic … Read More

Jones JC, Greenberg W, Ayers MS. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:133-136. The purpose of this study was to determine whether computed tomography (CT) could be used to identify hatching holes in partially embedded dinosaur eggs. One Faveololithus and two Dendroolithus eggs … Read More

Mattoon JS, Walker MA. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:154-155.

Van Hoogmoed L, Roberts G, Snyder JR, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1998;39:117-122. In the llama, signs of colic are obscure and may be exhibited as persistent sternal recumbency and anorexia even in the presence of a surgical lesion. Diagnostic … Read More

Bagley RS, Wheeler SJ, Klopp L, et al. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 1998;34:19-25. Nerve-sheath tumor was diagnosed in 10 dogs with clinical signs of unilateral trigeminal nerve dysfunction. Unilateral temporalis and masseter muscle atrophy were present in … Read More

Rose PL, Seeherman H, O’Callaghan M. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:424-429. Comminuted fractures of the middle phalanx have been well described in the horse. Choice of treatment, surgical planning and prognosis have traditionally been based upon evaluation of radiographs. However, the … Read More

Moe L, Lium B. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:335-343. The purpose of the study was to characterize the renal lesions of hereditary renal cystadenocarcinomas in the German shepherd dog using computed tomography (CT). Fourteen dogs with renal cystadenocarcinomas and nodular dermatofibrosis, … Read More

Tidwell AS, Ross LA, Kleine LJ. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:363-370. Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) were performed on a dog with a two year history of unilateral exophthalmos occurring two years following head … Read More

Ruohoniemi M, Karkkainen M, Tervahartiala P. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:344-351. Six Finnhorse cadaver forefeet were selected to represent radiographically different types and grades of ossification of the collateral cartilages of the distal phalanx. These cartilages and adjacent tissues were evaluated … Read More

Losonsky JM, Abbott LC, Kuriashkin IV. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:251-258. Computed tomography (CT) images of the feline nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses were acquired from normal adult cats. Good resolution and anatomic detail were obtained from the CT images using … Read More

Kneissl S, Schedlbauer B. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:282-283.

Vernau KM, Kortz GD, Koblik PD, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:171-176. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomographic imaging (CT) characteristics of intracranial intra-arachnoid cysts in six dogs are described. Of the six dogs, three were less than one … Read More

Halenda RM, Reed AL. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:208-210.

Fitch RB, Wilson ER, Hathcock JT, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:177-181. Long digital extensor tendon avulsion is reported in a 5 month old Great Dane. Clinically the dog presented with a unilateral weight-bearing pelvic limb lameness. Joint effusion was … Read More

Kirberger RM, Jacobson LS, Davies JV, et al. Vet Radiol Ultrasound 1997;38:30-38. Hydromyelia is a dilation of the spinal cord central canal. In man this may be due to congenital malformations such as Dandy-Walker syndrome and Chiari malformations or may … Read More

Feeney DA, Evers P, Fletcher TF, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1996;37:399-411. The lumbosacral spine of six normal dogs weighing 4.5 to 24.5kg was imaged by computed tomography in 5.0 mm & 10.0 mm transverse planes. The vertebral canal … Read More

Drost WT, Berry CR, Fisher PE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1996;37:351-353. A nine-year-old German Shepherd dog presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at North Carolina State University with an eleven-day history of progressive depression, lethargy, inability to walk, blindness and … Read More

Fitch RB, Hathcock JT, Montgomery RD. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1996;37:266-274. The role of the intercondylar fossa in cranial cruciate ligament injury has gained notable attention in humans and it’s role is now being questioned in animals. Controversy exists regarding … Read More

Barrington GM, Tucker RL. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1996;37:118-120. Radiographic examination proved incapable of determining the extent and severity of chronic sinusitis in a goat. Computed tomography was subsequently used to clearly define the nature and extent of the lesion.

Barthez PY, Koblik PD, Hornof WJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1996;37:95-98. A series of CT imaging experiments was performed to test the hypothesis that when the tympanic bulla is filled with fluid there would be a false impression … Read More

Seitz SE, Losonsky JM, Marretta SM. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1996;37:99-104. This report describes the use of computed tomography (CT) to evaluate the inner ear, tympanic bullae, nasopharyngeal area, and external ear canals of three cats. All cats presented for … Read More

Drost WT, Love NE, Berry CR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1996;37:28-33. Radiographic, myelographic and computed tomographic (CT) studies from sixteen dogs with histologically diagnosed vertebral or spinal cord neoplasia (seventeen lesions) were retrospectively evaluated. Radiographs were compared with CT images … Read More

Kaneps AJ, Koblik PD, Freeman DM, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1995;36:467-477. The relative sensitivity of radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging for detecting palmar process fractures of the distal phalanx in foals was determined and the imaging … Read More

Love NE, Kramer RW, Spodnick GJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1995;36:375-379. The purpose of this study was to compare computed tomography (CT) and radiography in the identification of canine middle ear disease. Fourteen canine patients underwent a radiographic … Read More

Hathcock JT, Pugh DG, Cartee RE, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1995;36:290-296. Computed tomography was performed on the head of 6 normal adult llamas. The animals were under general anesthesia and positioned in dorsal recumbency on the scanning table. … Read More

Ham LMV, Bree HJv, Tshamala M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1995;36:115-118. Spinal tumoral calcinosis is reported in a Berner sennenhund puppy. The condition was manifested clinically as a non-ambulatory tetraparesis associated with neck pain. On survey radiographs there … Read More

Jones JC, Cartee RE, Bartels JE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1995;36:91-99. The lumbosacral spine (L5-S3) was examined by high resolution computed tomography (CT) in five canine cadaver specimens and one anesthetized dog using 5mm thick transverse slices at 5mm intervals. … Read More

Sharp NJH, Med. BV, Cofone M, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1995;36:100-108. Caudal cervical spondylomyelopathy is a common neurologic disorder of Doberman pinschers which has a number of striking similarities to cervical spondylotic myelopathy in humans. Diagnosis of this … Read More

Wolf M, Pedroia V, Higgins RJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1995;36:16-20. This retrospective analysis of 15 dogs with postcontrast ring enhancing brain lesions, each detected by a single Computed Tomography [CT] examination, searched for any association between their … Read More

Kaser-Hotz B, Sartoretti-Schefer S, Weiss R. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1994;35:457-461. A normal equine carpus was used for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The structures outlined were identified and described. The two techniques were compared. This anatomic description could … Read More

Tidwell AS, Johnson KL. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1994;35:445-456. A technique for computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous biopsy described for use in humans was adapted to the dog and cat and is evaluated in 14 patients. Nine retrobulbar, 1 cranial mediastinal … Read More

Jones JC, Wilson ME, Bartels JE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1994;35:339-346. High resolution computed tomography (CT) is a noninvasive imaging modality that has been used extensively in evaluating diseases of the human lumbosacral spine. Excellent spatial and contrast resolution, combined … Read More

Yamazoe K, Ohashi F, Kadosawa T, et al. J Vet Med Sci 1994;56:813-816. Computed tomography (CT) was performed on renal tumors (Wilms’ tumor and renal cell carcinoma) and renal cysts in dogs and cats. CT images in renal tumors were … Read More

Hathcock JT. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1994;35:285-289. The vacuum phenomenon was identified in the spine of 3 dogs by computed tomography. Gas from the vacuum phenomenon was clearly present in the disc space in 2 dogs. In the other the … Read More

Tidwell AS, Mahony OM, Moore RP, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1994;35:290-298. Computed tomography (CT) was performed on an eleven-year-old dog four days after an acute onset of seizures and neurologic deficits. A ring-enhancing, intra-axial lesion associated with edema, … Read More

Haan CE, Kraft SL, Gavin PR, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1994;35:83-86. Detecting canine brain lesions on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MR) scans can be difficult if the lesions do not enhance well following administration of intravenous … Read More

Hudson JA, Montgomery RD, Hathcock JT, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1994;35:94-99. This report describes the use of computed tomography (CT) to evaluate the tympanic bullae and angular processes of the mandible in a West Highland White Terrier with … Read More

Krautwald-Junghanns M-E, Schumacher F, Tellhelm B. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1993;34:382-390. In the last 21/2 years, 288 grey parrot and amazon species with symptoms of respiratory disease clinically were presented to the clinic for avian medicine at the Justus-Liebig-University in … Read More

Plummer SB, Bunch SE, Khoo LH, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1993;203:1159-1161. An 8-month-old neutered male Manx-type cat was evaluated because of clear fluid that had been draining from a skin mass dorsocaudal to the sacrum for 1 … Read More

Cheung TK, Thompson KN. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1993;34:331-333. This study uses computed tomography and computer aided design software (I-DEAS(tm)) for the development of a three-dimensional electronic solids model of the lower limb of the horse. Data from two millimeter … Read More

Woods PR, Walker MA, Weir VA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1993;34:259-262. Computed tomography (CT) was performed on 3 normal Rambouillet sheep and 6 Rambouillet sheep affected with neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis. Characteristic lesions seen in the brain of affected … Read More

Smallwood JE, II TFG. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1993;34:143-167. The purpose of this study was to produce a comprehensive anatomic atlas of CT anatomy of the dog for use by veterinary radiologists, clinicians, and surgeons. Whole-body CT images of two … Read More

Codner EC, Lurus AG, Miller JB, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1993;202:1106-1110. Computed tomography was evaluated as a noninvasive technique for the diagnosis of chronic nasal disease in dogs. Computed tomographic images, radiographs, and histopathologic findings were compared … Read More

Smallwood JE, II TFG. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1993;34:65-84. The purpose of this study was to produce a comprehensive anatomic atlas of CT anatomy of the dog for use by veterinary radiologists, clinicians, and surgeons. Whole-body CT images of two … Read More

Thrall DE, Heidner GL, Novotney CA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1993;34:126-133. The pattern of tumor recurrence was assessed in 24 dogs receiving cobalt radiation therapy for nasal carcinoma. Dogs were evaluated using nasal cavity computed tomography prior to … Read More

Walker M, Hartsfield S, Matthews N, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1993;34:93-98. Increasingly severe degrees of pneumothorax were produced in 6 adult anesthetized bloodhounds. Computed tomography (CT) of the thorax was performed on each dog to evaluate the effects … Read More

Plummer SB, Wheeler SJ, Thrall DE, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1992;33:307-312. A retrospective study of 22 animals with histologically confirmed, primary inflammatory brain disease was undertaken to determine the value of computed tomography in such patients. The histologic … Read More

Thomas FGI, Smallwood JE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1992;33:217-240. The purpose of this study was to produce a comprehensive anatomic atlas of CT anatomy of the dog for use by veterinary radiologists, clinicians, and surgeons. Whole-body CT images of two … Read More

Burk RL. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1992;33:177-180. One hundred dogs with nasal disease were evaluated by computed tomography (CT). Certain findings were significantly correlated with neoplasia. These included patchy areas of increased density within soft tissue opacity, destruction of part … Read More

McEntee MC, Page RL, Heidner GL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1991;32:135-139. Twenty-seven dogs with sinonasal neoplasms were treated with cobalt radiation. Cytoreductive surgery was performed in six of the patients prior to initiation of irradiation. Dogs received from … Read More

Moore MP, Gavin PR, Kraft SL, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1991;32:19-25. The clinical findings and computed tomographic and magnetic resonance images from four dogs with nasal tumors that invaded the central nervous system were revlewed. There were minimal … Read More

Berry CR, Koblik PD. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1990;31:146-154. Survey radiography, linear tomography, and computed tomography were used to image cribriform plate lesions that were created experimentally using intramedullary pins in 18 dog cadaver skulls. Computed and linear tomographic images … Read More

Hudson JA, Simpson ST, Buxton DF, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1990;31:50-58. The brains of 23 canine patients and six random-source dogs were examined ultrasonographically through the bregmatic fontanelle or a surgical craniotomy. Fifteen dogs had abnormal neurologic signs; … Read More

Voorhout G. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1990;31:68-73. Cisternography combined with linear tomography was performed in ten clinically healthy dogs (weighing 14-33 kg) to visualize the pituitary gland, and results were compared with the results from sagittal midline computed tomography (CT) … Read More

Ahlberg N-E, Hansson K, Svensson L, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1989;30:253-260. Heart volume mensuration was evaluated on conventional radiographs from eight normal cats in different body positions using computed tomography (CT). Heart volumes were calculated from orthogonal thoracic … Read More

Fingeroth JM, Johnson GC, Burt JK, et al. J Am Vet Med Assoc 1989;194:1300-1302. A 3-month-old English Bulldog had excretory incontinence and sensory deficits in the distribution of pudendal nerves. Noncontrast radiography, myelography, and computed tomography revealed spina bifida beginning … Read More

Amendola MA. Crit Rev Diagn Imaging 1989;29:117-150. The present status of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the evaluation of renal masses, especially as compared to computed tomography (CT) is discussed based on our experience and on a review of the … Read More

Ragle CA, Koblik PD, Pascoe JR, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1988;29:206-208. This case report describes computed tomographic findings of a three-month-old, 180 kg female Arabian foal that had suffered head trauma. Computed tomography proved valuable in antemortem diagnosis … Read More

Peterson PR, Bowman KF. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1988;29:147-156. X-ray computed tomography (CT) is an imaging tool that is becoming increasingly available for use in veterinary medicine. Advantages, including depiction of detailed cross-sectional anatomy, improved contrast resolution, and computer reformatting, … Read More

Wolff RK, Beierman WF, Mason MJ, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1988;29:179-183. This case report describes the detection of a liver tumor in an 11year-old female Beagle dog using single photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT). A mass was palpated in … Read More

BARBEE DD, ALLEN JR, GAVIN PR. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1987;28:144-151. Computed tomography (CT) is a valuable imaging procedure but one that requires significant technical support. Although scanners are available for veterinary use, their successful installation requires in-depth facility planning. … Read More

FIKE JR, CANN CE, TUROWSKI K, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1986;27:121-128. The uptake and washout of iodinated contrast medium in neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions in the dog brin was quantified using computed tomography. The magnitude of tissue contrast … Read More

Ahlberg N-E, Hoppe F, Kelter U, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1985;26:43-47. The influence of body position on volume and x-ray attenuation of the lungs of three Beagles was investigated with computed tomography. In left and right lateral recumbency, … Read More

Johnston GR, Feeney DA. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1984;25:146-153. Survey and contrast radiography, ultrasonography, and computed tomography are diagnostic imaging modes used to evaluate the urinary bladder, prostate gland, and urethra. Their comparative advantages and limitations for evaluation of the … Read More

Punto LV, Nevalainen TO, Wiljasalo SA, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1984;25:43-45. A dog with aspiration pneumonia was examined by computed tomography (CT) with 8-mm continuous scans of the chest. The results demonstrated that CT is a useful procedure … Read More

Fike JR, LeCouteur RA, Cann CE. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1984;25:32-36. Computed tomography (CT) was used to study the normal anatomy of the orbital region in one Beagle. Direct transverse and reformatted dorsal, sagittal, and oblique plane images were used … Read More

Smallwood JE, Healey WV. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1982;23:135-143. A stable adult animal model is needed to mimic as closely as possible the conditions which will exist when a permanent total cardiac prosthesis is placed in a human. Such a … Read More

LeCouteur R, Fike J, Cann C, et al. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1981;22:244-251. Computed tomography (CT) was used to investigate brain tumors in the caudal fossa of three dogs. Changes detected by CT included compression or distortion of cerebrospinal fluid … Read More

Fike J, LeCouteur R, Cann C. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1981;22:236-243. High resolution computed tomography (CT) was used to determine the normal appearance of the brain of an adult Beagle dog. Objects as small as 0.6 mm for bony structures … Read More

Barber D. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1981;22:149-158. In this paper an overview of principles involved in radiographic imaging by tomography, magnification radiography, xeroradiography, and computed tomography is presented. Tomography is a method to selectively blur distracting superimposed shadows while maintaining … Read More

Marincek B, Young SW. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound 1980;21:181-184. Five spontaneous extracranial canine neoplasms studied by a computed tomography whole body scanner are presented: an undifferentiated sarcoma of the scapula, a mast cell sarcoma of the hip, a mast cell … Read More