NEGATIVE CONTRAST PERITONEOGRAPHY IN THE HORSE |
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| Authors: | Kevin C. Kent Lloyd DVM Larry Y. Kerr DVM Dennis M. Meagher DVM PHD Thomas W. Baker BS C.J. Kurpershoek |
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| Affiliation: | Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (Lloyd, Baker, Kur-pershoek) and the Departments of Radiological Sciences (Kerr) and Surgery (Meagher), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Address reprint requests to Department of Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California 95616. Dr. Lloyd's current address is Center for Ulcer Research and Education, Wadsworth V.A. Hospital, Building 115, Room 115, Los Angeles, CA 90073. Dr. Kerr's current address is Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital, 2585 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. |
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| Abstract: | A method of negative contrast peritoneography using CO2 peritoneal insufflation technique was investigated in adult horses. Radiographic visualization of anatomic structures in the dorsal abdomen, including the kidneys, portions of the spleen and liver, dorsal stomach and mesenteric root region, was enhanced. Visualization of ventral abdominal structures was not enhanced. Negative contrast peritoneography allowed reduction in the radiographic technique from 140 kVp and 40 mAs before insufflation to 100 kVp and 5–10 mAs following insufflation. The technique was easily and safely performed with minimal patient discomfort and risk. |
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| Keywords: | horse abdominal radiography negative contrast peritoneography |
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