Radiology/Imaging
Imaging Essentials: Ultrasonography of the Gastrointestinal Tract—Ileum, Cecum, Colon
Elizabeth Huynh, DVM Clifford R. Berry, DVM, DACVR University of Florida Welcome to our series of articles on small animal abdominal ultrasonography. The initial articles provided an overview of basic ultrasonography principles and a discussion about how to perform a systematic scan of the abdomen. The rest of the series discusses ultrasound evaluation of specific …
Imaging Essentials: Ultrasonography of the Gastrointestinal Tract—Stomach, Duodenum, and Jejunum
Elizabeth Huynh, DVM, and Clifford Berry, DVM, DACVR University of Florida LOCALIZATION AND SCANNING TECHNIQUE Typically, an 8 to 10-MHz curved array or 12-MHz linear transducer is used for dogs and cats. Animals are usually scanned in dorsal recumbency; however, right and left lateral recumbency may assist with displacement of gas and fluid in the …
Imaging Essentials: Ultrasonography of the Urinary Tract—Kidneys and Ureters
Elizabeth Huynh, DVM, and Clifford R. Berry, DVM, DACVR University of Florida Welcome to our series of articles on small animal abdominal ultrasonography. The initial articles provided an overview of basic ultrasonography principles and a discussion about how to perform a systematic scan of the abdomen. The rest of the series discusses ultrasound evaluation of …
Imaging Essentials: Small Animal Abdominal UltrasonographyThe Urinary Tract: Urinary Bladder & Urethra
The bladder is usually examined when it is distended with urine as an empty or minimally distended urinary bladder…
Imaging EssentialsSmall Animal Abdominal UltrasonographyLiver & GallBladder: Part 2
When using the systematic approach described in previous articles, the sonographic tour of the abdomen begins in the cranial abdomen, evaluating the liver and gallbladder. Proper ultrasound evaluation of the liver includes…
Imaging Essentials: Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasonography – A Tour of the Abdomen: Part 2
A systematic pattern for scanning the abdomen is an important aspect of any abdominal ultrasound (US) examination. In approaching abdominal ultrasonography, the practitioner should identify the questions the scan needs to answer; however, a negative US scan does not rule out disease.
Imaging EssentialsSmall Animal Abdominal UltrasonographyA Tour of the Abdomen: Part 1
Danielle Mauragis, AS, CVT and Clifford R. Berry, DVM, Diplomate ACVR University of Florida Welcome to our series of articles on small animal abdominal ultrasonography. The first 3 articles provided an overview of basic ultrasonography principles, while this article and the next will review a systematic pattern for scanning the abdomen. Future articles will discuss …
Small Animal Abdominal Ultrasonography Part 3: Basics of Imaging OptimizationHow to Obtain High-Quality Scans
Welcome to our newest series of articles on small animal abdominal ultrasonography. The first 4 articles in the series are providing an overview on the basic principles of ultrasonography, while further articles will review scanning principles for each organ/system in the abdomen…
Endoscopy EssentialsEndoscopic Foreign Body Retrieval
Esophageal and gastric foreign bodies are commonly encountered in small animal practice. Endoscopy is the treatment of choice for esophageal and gastric foreign bodies, as it can be used to remove a variety of foreign objects with little risk to the patient. When compared with surgery, endoscopy offers clients a less invasive and less expensive option…
