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Multimodality Diagnosis of Mesenteric Ischemia
Published on: July 21, 2023
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1Klinischen Radiologie des Fachbereichs Veterinärmedizin der Freien Universität Berlin.
Abstract:
Radiography is a very important part of the diagnostic procedure in many small animal diseases. Technically perfect X-rays are essential for the exact diagnosis. The general appearance of the abdominal cavity should be evaluated at first, e.g. the overall contrast and the definition of the visualized organs. Then particular attention should be paid, if there is any peritoneal effusion or free air in the peritoneal cavity. Subsequently each radiographically visible organ has to be evaluated for its position, size, shape and radiographic density.
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