Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Case examples demonstrating the clinical utility of obtaining both right and left lateral abdominal radiographs in small animals.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2000
- Authors:
- Armbrust, L J et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences · United States
Plain-English summary
This study looked at seven cases of small animals with gastrointestinal (GI) problems, showing how taking X-rays from both sides of the abdomen can help in diagnosing issues. By using both right and left lateral X-rays, veterinarians can get a clearer picture of conditions affecting the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The findings suggest that this method can be very useful in understanding GI diseases better. Overall, the study supports the idea that taking X-rays from both sides can improve diagnosis in these cases.
Abstract
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.
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