Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Advances in equine ultrasonography.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2001
- Authors:
- Marr, C M
- Affiliation:
- Department of Farm Animal and Equine Medicine and Surgery · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Recent advancements in horse ultrasound technology have made it much easier for veterinarians to share images and get expert opinions from specialists around the world. This means that more complex cases can be handled with the help of experienced professionals, which could lead to better treatment outcomes. As more studies are conducted, we will be able to better understand how effective these ultrasound techniques are for diagnosing various conditions in horses. While we can now identify many health issues using ultrasound, it's important for veterinarians to keep evaluating how they use this information to improve care for their patients. Overall, these advancements are promising for better managing horse health.
Abstract
The digital storage and transfer of images coupled with the development of the Internet have revolutionized diagnostic imaging. With the press of a button, practitioners can exploit the diagnostic skills of specialists anywhere in the world and enlist their help with challenging cases. This easy transfer of images and digital data should stimulate a greater number of multicenter studies so that the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonographic techniques can be established in larger and more meaningful cohorts of patients. There is now no doubt that we can identify a plethora of conditions of the horse with ultrasonography; however, there is a continuing need to look critically at how we use such information to improve patient management and outcome.
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