Diagnostic imaging strategies in small animal nephrology.
The diagnostic imaging methods most readily available to the private practitioner are survey radiography, radiographic contrast procedures, and ultrasonography. Nuclear medicine imaging techniques are available at referral centers. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods as well as the favored strategies of the authors in their utilization for the diagnosis of renal disorders in the cat and dog are discussed.
Rivers
B J
BJ
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, USA.
Johnston
G R
GR
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002415:Cats; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004285:Dogs; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography