Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ultrasound of the thorax (noncardiac).
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Larson, Martha Moon
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
Abstract
Ultrasound examination of the thorax is an extremely valuable adjunct imaging modality in chest wall, pleural, mediastinal, and pulmonary disease. While air-filled lungs will obscure some deeper pulmonary lesions, ultrasound can evaluate peripheral pulmonary disease, mediastinal masses, and the extent and character of pleural effusions. Ultrasound guidance of needle biopsies and thoracocentesis provides safe and accurate lesion sampling.
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