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Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Skeletal Muscle Disease
Published on: December 18, 2016
Magnetic resonance imaging assisted management in five cases of suspected quittor
Lucinda J Meehan1, Sarah E Taylor, Raphael Labens
1Lucinda Meehan, University Of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Easter Bush Campus, Roslin, Midlothian EH26 8QR, United Kingdom, Phone: +44 131 650 6253,
Objectives:
Assessment of the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in treatment planning in suspected cases of quittor in the horse.
Methods:
Five horses with chronic discharging tracts at the level of the foot underwent MRI for treatment planning.
Results:
The MRI examination revealed variable involvement of soft tissue and osseous structures of the foot in addition to abnormalities of the ungular cartilages in all cases. In two cases, follow-up MRI examination was performed. Four of five horses had a successful outcome, with three of these undergoing only one surgical procedure and one being managed medically.
Clinical Significance:
We believe that the use of preoperative MRI facilitated accurate determination of the structures involved in cases of quittor, guiding the management, surgical approach and postoperative therapy.
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