Ultrasonographic diagnosis of aorto-iliac thrombosis.
A linear array 5 mHz ultrasonic scanner was used to diagnose aorto-iliac thrombosis in a 3 year old Standardbred gelding. There are no reports in the literature of utilization of ultrasonography for visualization of an aortic thrombus. The technique is fairly non-invasive, requiring only a rectal examination with a linear array probe. Arteriography is the only other method described for actual visualization of a thrombus. This procedure is technically difficult and highly invasive.
D000818:Animals; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses; D007083:Iliac Artery; D008297:Male; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014463:Ultrasonography