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Imaging Techniques
Imaging techniques are used in each modality for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The articles in this section provide guidelines for performing each type of study.
General radiography (small animal)
Thoracic radiograph
Thoracic radiograph (lateral projection)
Thoracic radiograph (dorsove...
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General radiography (small animal)
General radiography is the practice of obtaining projections using x-rays. This basic form of imaging is often the starting point for a variety of investigations. General radiography involves standard views to view specific parts of anatomy, which are described in the related articles. This sect...
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Thoracic radiograph
Thoracic radiographs are one of the most frequently obtained sets of images in small animal veterinary practice. They consist of a standard set of views providing orthogonal projections to view the three-dimensional anatomy within the thorax.
Indications
Thoracic radiographs are used for diagn...
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Thoracic radiograph (ventrodorsal projection)
Indications
The ventrodorsal projection is used as an orthogonal view to the lateral projection for evaluating thoracic structures, particularly heart size, mediastinal width, and laterality of pulmonary lesions. It is useful in cases with pleural effusion as it pools fluid ventral to the heart...
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Thoracic radiograph (dorsoventral projection)
Indications
The dorsoventral projection is used as an orthogonal view to the lateral projection for evaluating thoracic structures, particularly heart size, mediastinal width, and laterality of pulmonary lesions.
Patient position
sternal recumbency
the head is extended in a neutral position ...
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Thoracic radiograph (lateral projection)
The lateral radiograph provides the optimal view of the thorax of most companion animals as this is the dimension of least thickness and superimposition of the skeleton. For consistency and restraint purposes, lateral radiographs are obtained in a recumbent position. Both the left and right late...
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