Non-selective computed tomography angiography of a vascular ring anomaly in a dog.
Non-selective computed tomography angiography (CTA) is an emerging imaging technique that will have continued application in veterinary medicine because of its short scan time, use of a single, peripheral venous injection and availability of more detailed anatomic information--including 3-dimensional reconstructions. The improved anatomic detail may facilitate veterinary students' learning of complex aortic arch malformations and details relative to the surgical approach. Herein we describe application of its use in a dog with a vascular ring anomaly due to a persistent right fourth aortic arch and left ligamentum arteriosum. Additionally, we compare images with a normal dog.
Pownder
Sarah
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Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
Scrivani
Peter V
PV
D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004285:Dogs / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures