Pulsed spectral Doppler evaluation of a peripheral arteriovenous fistula in a horse.
Pulsed spectral Doppler ultrasonography was used to characterize the vascular involvement and anatomic boundaries of a peripheral arteriovenous fistula on the hemithorax of a horse. This information facilitated surgical removal of the fistula. Pulsed spectral Doppler evaluation of suspected peripheral vascular anomalies should be considered for the diagnosis of similar lesions, in which contrast angiography is not possible.
Welch
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RD
Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4475.
Dean
P W
PW
Miller
M W
MW
D000818:Animals; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006736:Horses; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply*; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014463:Ultrasonography