TitleAbdominal Imaging in Small Ruminants: Liver, Spleen, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Lymph Nodes.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsStieger-Vanegas, SM, McKenzie, EC
JournalVet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract
Volume37
Issue1
Pagination55-74
Date Published2021 Mar
ISSN1558-4240
Abstract

Ultrasonography and radiography are the most frequently used imaging techniques to evaluate abdominal pathology in domestic animals. Ultrasonography can often achieve a diagnosis in small ruminants, with ease of use and virtually no contraindications. Radiography also provides a relatively comprehensive overview, but reduced penetration of the abdomen in larger animals and summation of abdominal organs can limit its diagnostic value. Computed tomography is a newer imaging modality that provides summation-free imaging but can have limited availability and financial restrictions.

DOI10.1016/j.cvfa.2020.10.001
Alternate JournalVet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract
PubMed ID33541702