PSITTACINE SKULL RADIOGRAPHY |
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| Authors: | J.R. Paul-Murphy DVM P.D. Koblik DVM MS G. Stein DVM D.G. Penninck DVM |
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| Affiliation: | Departments of Medicine (Paul-Murphy), and Radiological Sciences (Koblik, Penninck), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Dr. Stein was a fourth-year veterinary student. |
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| Abstract: | The psittacine skull is a complex anatomic structure, frequently traumatized but difficult to adequately image with standard radiographic procedures. Multiple views including a ventrodorsal, a lateral, and complementary oblique projections are necessary to fully evaluate potential skull fractures in the avian patient. Magnification radiography is a relatively easy procedure that aids the review of small osseous structures. Familiarity with psittacine skull anatomy greatly facilitates radiographic interpretation of cranial trauma. |
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| Keywords: | psittacine skull magnification radiography |
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