Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How contrast radiography helps diagnose abscesses in horses
By May, S A & Wyn-Jones, G·Published in Equine veterinary journal·1987·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Contrast radiography in the investigation of sinus tracts and abscess cavities in the horse.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
Contrast radiography is a helpful tool for looking into infections in horses. By using a metal probe, veterinarians can see where an infection is and how far it goes if the tract is short. For longer and more complicated infections, using liquid contrast agents provides better details about the infection's path, helps outline the area affected, and can even show if there are any foreign objects involved. This technique can be very useful for diagnosing and treating these types of issues in horses.
Abstract
Contrast radiography is a valuable technique in the investigation of infected foci in the horse. Its simplest form, a metal probe, will demonstrate the direction and, in the case of a short tract, the extent of the lesion. However, liquid contrast agents often give more information by following the course of long, tortuous sinus tracts, accurately delineating the boundaries of lesions and identifying the presence of foreign bodies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3608959/