“What’s Your Diagnosis?” Challenge Winner & Answer: Jan-Mar 2012 Special thanks to Dr. Henry Yoo of Crenshaw Animal Hospital in Torrance, CA for sending us this case. Case History The patient is a 7-year-old, 75-pound M/C Lab who lost over 10 lbs since August. Vomiting occasionally and very low appetite. Survey Radiographs […]

      CT 3-D Reconstruction Using a 16-slice helical scanner, we conducted a CT study on a Doberman for lipoma surgery. These videos are of the 3-D reconstruction. Notice the total scan time!     MRI 3-D Reconstruction The following MRI fistula study shows the entire depth of the draining tract above the right […]

We will be at the Dog Days of Summer festival on Saturday, August 14 from 10am-3pm in Cardiff by the Sea. Be sure to stop by our booth and meet our staff and their pets! Location: 124 Aberdeen Dr., Cardiff by the Sea, 92007 Click on the image below for details or visit the event […]

We recently conducted a second canine prostate study using targeted ultrasound contrast on a poodle, yielding similar results to the previous study of the German Shepherd. Pre-contrast, the liver and gallbladder appeared normal. The spleen contained a 3.0 cm x 1.9 cm hypoechoic nodule dorsally. Both kidneys had a thickened and hyperechoic cortex with decreased […]

Here, you will see how CT processing allows for the same data to be looked at in multiple ways. The following 3-D videos are of a middle-aged dog with a chronic draining tract over the right hip. (NOTE: This site is best used with the most up-to-date version of your browser. This means Internet Explorer […]

Last week’s ground breaking prostate study using targeted ultrasound contrast yielded some exciting results. The post-contrast images were incredible and revealed after five minutes that the abnormal appearing prostatic core was contrast-enhancing, while the peripheral prostatic tissue, particularly on the right, did not demonstrate enhancement. These initial results demonstrate potential promise in targeted ultrasound contrast’s […]

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