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Imaging dogs with suspected disc herniation: pros and cons of myelography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance.
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PMID:  21392160     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Myelography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging are the diagnostic modalities currently used in the evaluation of dogs with suspected disc herniation. Where high-field MR imaging is available, it is considered the optimal modality for any myelopathy in dogs, including those with disc disease. CT myelography may be the next best option, particularly in nonchondrodystrophoid dogs. In chondrodystrophoid dogs, in which extrusion of mineralized disc material is common, plain CT will enable diagnosis in most cases. Myelography is still considered adequate for diagnosis of disc herniation when MR and CT are unavailable.
Authors:
Ian Robertson; Donald E Thrall
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association     Volume:  52     ISSN:  1058-8183     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet Radiol Ultrasound     Publication Date:    2011 Mar-Apr
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-11     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9209635     Medline TA:  Vet Radiol Ultrasound     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S81-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
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© 2011 Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound.
Affiliation:
Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA. ian_robertson@ncsu.edu
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