title: [Abdominal sonography in small animals. II. Examination technics].
abstract: The diagnosis of abdominal diseases with sonography requires a thorough and systematic examination. Indications for sonography are manifold; contraindications do not exist. After 12 to 24 hours of fasting, the abdomen of the dog or cat is clipped and the animal examined--either in dorsal or lateral recumbency, or whilst it is in standing position. For a correct evaluation of the findings, exact adjustment of the apparatus, accurate orientation on the monitor screen, and knowledge of possible artefact formations are essential. The ultrasonic examination is concluded by a written and illustrated documentation.
authors.affiliation: I. Medizinischen Tierklinik, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lohss
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*
vernacular_title: Abdominelle Sonographie beim Kleintier. Teil II: Untersuchungstechnik.