Advances in Respiratory Imaging - 08/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.cvsm.2007.05.004
Eric G. Johnson, DVM ⁎ 
, Erik R. Wisner, DVM
, Erik R. Wisner, DVM Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Small Animal Clinic, University of California at Davis, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA
Corresponding author.Abstract |
Although conventional radiography is still the first diagnostic imaging approach to respiratory disease, CT is proving to be invaluable as an adjunctive procedure in characterizing nasal and thoracic pathologic findings. CT eliminates superimposition of overlying structures and offers superior contrast resolution as compared with conventional radiography. These advantages allow for more precise characterization and localization of lesions and are invaluable for guiding rhinoscopic, bronchoscopic, and surgical procedures.
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Vol 37 - N° 5
P. 879-900 - settembre 2007 Ritorno al numero
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