Related Experiment Videos
Cystic calculi in two horses
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Real-time ultrasound effectively diagnosed bladder calculi in two horses. Crystallography accurately identified pure calcium carbonate stones, unlike chemical analysis.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Urology
Background:
- Bladder calculi (uroliths) can cause significant health issues in horses.
- Accurate diagnosis and characterization of uroliths are crucial for effective treatment.
- Real-time ultrasound offers a non-invasive method for bladder examination.