Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
3D CT scan helps diagnose portosystemic shunts in dogs
By Bertolini, Giovanna et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2006·San Marco Private Veterinary Clinic, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Three-dimensional multislice helical computed tomography techniques for canine extra-hepatic portosystemic shunt assessment.
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Plain-English summary
Six dogs showing signs of a portosystemic shunt, which can cause serious liver issues, underwent advanced 3D CT scans to assess their blood vessels. The scans provided clear images of the shunt vessels and helped measure their size accurately. These findings were later confirmed through surgery. This non-invasive imaging technique proved to be a reliable way to diagnose and evaluate dogs suspected of having this condition, potentially leading to better treatment options.
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Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the feasibility and usefulness of three-dimensional (3D) multislice computed tomography (CT) angiography with maximum intensity projection (MIP) and volume rendering (VR) in six dogs with clinical and sonographic findings suggestive of portosystemic shunt. Furthermore, we aimed to estimate the diameter of the portal vein and shunt vessels. MIP and VR reconstructions were performed for each patient and the origin and insertion of all shunt vessels were detected. In addition, 3D reconstructions allowed excellent depiction of vascular morphology and topography. All diagnoses and vessel measurements were confirmed by surgery. 3D multidetector CT angiography is a promising, noninvasive, and accurate method of evaluating dogs with suspected portosystemic shunts.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17009503/