Case examples demonstrating the clinical utility of obtaining both right and left lateral abdominal radiographs in small animals.
Seven case examples are presented which illustrate the utility of using both right to left and left to right laterolateral abdominal radiographs (left lateral and right lateral recumbent radiographs, respectively) when evaluating gastrointestinal disease. These cases demonstrate the benefits of obtaining both lateral abdominal radiographs in disease of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. A review of the literature concerning this technique is provided.
Armbrust
L J
LJ
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66502-5606, USA.
Biller
D S
DS
Hoskinson
J J
JJ
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002415:Cats; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary*