Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego

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VICSD Quarterly e-Newsletter (Jan – Mar 2012)

2011 CVC – Kansas City: Dr. Seth Wallack Recaps His Digital Radiography Lecture

      2011 CVC – Kansas City: Dr. Seth Wallack Recaps His Digital Radiography Lecture Speaking at CVC in Kansas City this year was an incredible experience. Educating—and often being educated—about veterinary radiology was priceless. Digital radiography still seems to be the buzz word, as I especially learned from the feedback I received following my […]

We now offer Saturday Mobile Ultrasound appointments!

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.

Prostate Study on a Poodle

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 […]

3-D CT Videos

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 […]

Prostate Study on a German Shepherd

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 […]

Ailing reptile is a medical rarity

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 […]

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