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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice1999; 15(2); 231-vi; doi: 10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30180-8

The use of postmortem radiography as an aid in diagnosing, documenting, and understanding disease in animals.

Abstract: Postmortem radiography can be a valuable supplement to traditional necropsy. This article provides examples where postmortem radiographs have been useful in diagnosing and documenting lesions in animals, and have helped demonstrate important principles of the pathology and the pathogenesis of lesions identified at necropsy. This article also discusses additional circumstances where the application of postmortem radiography might be worthwhile.
Publication Date: 1999-08-12 PubMed ID: 10442386DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30180-8Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article seeks to explore the value and uses of postmortem radiography, in addition to traditional necropsy, to identify and document lesions in animals, and to further understand the pathology and pathogenesis of such lesions.

Understanding the Benefits of Postmortem Radiography

In this research paper, the authors delve into the ways in which postmortem radiography can be a useful supplement to traditional necropsy, which involves the examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by a disease.

  • The study highlights examples where the use of postmortem radiographs has played a crucial role in diagnosing and documenting lesions in animals.
  • These radiographic techniques have not only helped identify the lesions, but they also aid in understanding the progression and development of such abnormalities in the animal’s body, known as pathogenesis.

Highlighting Real World Applications

The authors not only provide theory but also real-world examples of the application of postmortem radiography, highlighting its importance in veterinary pathology.

  • The practical examples were presented to demonstrate the intricate details that can be captured and understood about pathologies through radiography.
  • Such insights would be hard to achieve through traditional necropsy alone.

Exploring Potential Circumstances for Application

Moreover, the authors focus on the additional scenarios where the application of postmortem radiography may prove beneficial.

  • This portion of the research indicates that there can be certain circumstances or cases where traditional necropsy may not provide all the necessary information.
  • Thus, the study suggests that these specific cases may warrant the supplemental use of postmortem radiography as an additional diagnostic tool.

In conclusion, the research article underlines the potential of postmortem radiography as a helpful tool for diagnosing and understanding diseases in animals, supplementing traditional necropsy procedures, and offering deeper insights into the pathologies and pathogenesis of lesions.

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APA
Allen AL. (1999). The use of postmortem radiography as an aid in diagnosing, documenting, and understanding disease in animals. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract, 15(2), 231-vi. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0720(15)30180-8

Publication

ISSN: 0749-0720
NlmUniqueID: 8511905
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Pages: 231-vi

Researcher Affiliations

Allen, A L
  • Department of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

MeSH Terms

  • Animal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Animals
  • Autopsy / methods
  • Autopsy / veterinary
  • Camelids, New World
  • Cattle
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Horses
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Strigiformes

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