Diseases of the thorax.
Abstract: Diagnostic ultrasound is an important adjunct to existing methods in the diagnosis of thoracic disease in the horse. This article discusses scanning techniques, anatomy of the thoracic cavity, and how diagnosis of pleural effusion, pulmonary abscessation, pneumothorax, and vegetative endocarditis may be facilitated by ultrasound.
Publication Date: 1986-04-01 PubMed ID: 3516328DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30732-0Google Scholar: Lookup
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In this research study, the authors highlight the importance of diagnostic ultrasound as a supplemental tool when diagnosing thoracic diseases in horses, providing insight into scanning techniques, understanding the thoracic cavity’s anatomy and how ultrasound can aid in diagnosing pleural effusion, pulmonary abscessation, pneumothorax, and vegetative endocarditis.
Importance of Diagnostic Ultrasound
- The study underscores the significance of diagnostic ultrasound in exploring thoracic diseases in horses. Previously, other methods have been dominant in diagnosing these conditions but ultrasound, due to its non-invasive nature, is proving to be an increasingly important supplement.
Scanning Techniques
- The authors delve into the specific scanning techniques employed when using ultrasound to diagnose thoracic diseases. These techniques are vital to ensure the accuracy of the diagnosis and to avoid causing any discomfort or harm to the horse during the procedure.
Anatomy of the Thoracic Cavity
- An understanding of the anatomy of the horse’s thoracic cavity is crucial to correctly diagnose thoracic diseases. The paper discusses this in depth to aid in correct placement of the ultrasound probe, correct identification of structures and anomalies, and ultimately, accurate diagnosis.
Role of Ultrasound in Diagnosing Specific Thoracic Diseases
- The research indicates how ultrasounds can assist in diagnosing various thoracic conditions such as pleural effusion, a condition of abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity.
- It also claims to aid in diagnosing pulmonary abscessation, which is the formation of abscesses in the lung tissue.
- The paper also elaborates on how ultrasounds can help identify pneumothorax, a condition where air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall.
- Lastly, the authors highlight the use of ultrasounds in diagnosing vegetative endocarditis, a severe form of endocarditis in which vegetation or clumps of platelets, blood-clotting proteins and bacteria accumulate on the heart valves.
Cite This Article
APA
Rantanen NW.
(1986).
Diseases of the thorax.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 2(1), 49-66.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30732-0 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis
- Endocarditis, Bacterial / veterinary
- Heart / anatomy & histology
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horses
- Lung Abscess / diagnosis
- Lung Abscess / veterinary
- Pleural Diseases / diagnosis
- Pleural Diseases / veterinary
- Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
- Pleural Effusion / veterinary
- Pneumothorax / diagnosis
- Pneumothorax / veterinary
- Pulmonary Atelectasis / diagnosis
- Pulmonary Atelectasis / veterinary
- Thoracic Diseases / diagnosis
- Thoracic Diseases / veterinary
- Ultrasonography / methods
- Ultrasonography / veterinary
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