VICSD’s Real-Time Ultrasound service is now available to San Diego’s veterinary community The wait is over. Real-Time Ultrasound is here! Created and patented by VICSD CEO, Dr. Seth Wallack, Real-Time Ultrasound offers the convenience of a Mobile Ultrasound appointment but at a more cost-effective rate, so your patients can benefit from […]

      It’s February. And February means that National Pet Dental Health Month is here! Prior to anesthetic cleanings, patients must go through a thorough exam that includes chest X-rays and blood work. This screening is not only good to make sure the pet is able to undergo anesthesia but it is also useful […]

      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 […]

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      For years, radiograph interpretation has been taught the same way. Read the films in to out. Be consistent. Find the abnormalities. Write down the list. There, you have your radiology report. But honestly what do you have? A list. And what good is a list? A list needs to be in the context of […]

We are pleased to announce that we now have Saturday Mobile Ultrasound service! We hope that this allows for more convenience for pet owners who have hectic work weeks. To book an appointment, simply give our office a call at (858) 634-5430, and be sure to send in your referral form via email or fax.

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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VICSD in the News: Ailing reptile is a medical rarity Gecko’s thyroid problem uncovered with CT scan By Susan Shroder, Union-Tribune Staff Writer Originally published March 18, 2010 at 8:15 p.m., updated March 19, 2010 at 1:01 a.m. Dr. Thomas Boyer GirlieGrrrl is believed to be the first gecko to be treated for hyperthyroidism, which […]