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Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema
Pneumomediastinum is the presence of free gas in the mediastinum, the central compartment of the thoracic cavity, whereas subcutaneous emphysema refers to gas trapped under the skin. These conditions can occur in domestic animals due to various causes such as trauma or medical procedures, leadin...
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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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Traumatic diaphgragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic rupture is a separation of the diaphragm from the thoracic wall, or a rent in the diaphragm itself. This is often traumatic, and disrupts the barrier between the thorax and the abdomen.
Terminology
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is used to describe the condition after a traumatic...
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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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Primary pulmonary neoplasia
Terminology
Primary pulmonary neoplasia in dogs and cats mainly refer to tumors originating within the lung parenchyma or airway epithelium. Epithelial tumors are the most frequently encountered type, with bronchial origin linked to central neoplasms and bronchiolar or alveolar origin linked to...
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