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Hepatobiliary disease can sometimes be difficult to diagnosis due to non-specific clinical signs, and diagnostic imaging is a vital tool in diagnosing these diseases. Multi-slice computed tomographic cholangiography (MSCTC) is a non-invasive way to obtain high quality images of the hepatobiliary system. Our objectives were to determine the best technique for performing MSCTC in normal dogs with regards to contrast agent, dose, and optimal time to imaging. Our test subjects included eight normal adult hounds. Four dogs were administered Cholografin and the other four Biliscopin. Two dose groups were established with four dogs receiving 0.5mL/kg and four receiving 1 mL/kg. Our results demonstrated that MSCTC is feasible in normal dogs and produces high quality images of the hepatobiliary system. The contrast agent Biliscopin at the higher dose subjectively produced the best quality images. The optimal time to image patients following contrast administration varied between contrast agents (15-60 minutes).
Advisor: | Brinkman-Ferguson, Erin L. |
Commitee: | Archer, Todd M., Linford, Robert L., Mackin, Andrew J. |
School: | Mississippi State University |
Department: | Veterinary Medicine |
School Location: | United States -- Mississippi |
Source: | MAI 52/06M(E), Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Veterinary services |
Keywords: | Bile duct, Cholangiography, Dog, Hepatobiliary, Multi-slice |
Publication Number: | 1554982 |
ISBN: | 978-1-303-86508-4 |