Selected contrast studies. Portal venography and cerebral angiography.
Portography is the most commonly used technique for demonstrating portal venous anatomy and abnormal communications between the portal and systemic venous systems. This article reviews normal anatomy, anomalies, and radiology of the portal venous system. Also included is a discussion of cerebral angiography, which is mainly used in the diagnosis of space-occupying lesions of the brain.
Perry
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Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing.
Lowrie
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