CT Scan For Veterinary Use in Pets and animals - Importance and uses
A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to produce multiple images of the inside of the body and provides cross-sectional slices to view internal organs, bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. We use 16 slides from a GE Healthcare Brivo CT system.
Veterinarians can use a CT scan to facilitate:
★ Visualizing complex skeletons, musculoskeletal disorders, and bone tumors .
What are the advantages of using CT Scan in Veterinary medicine ?
- Accurately diagnose disorders.
- Take an image of bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels at the same time.
- Painless; A quick; informative.
Veterinarians can use a CT scan to facilitate:
★ Visualizing complex skeletons, musculoskeletal disorders, and bone tumors .
★ Diagnosing disc diseases and spinal cord compression .
★ Recognition of skull tumors ★ Evaluation of intrathoracic tumors and detection of lung metastases .
★ Evaluation of sinus and ear diseases.
★ Planning for surgical repair of complex joints and fractures.
What are the advantages of using CT Scan in Veterinary medicine ?
- Accurately diagnose disorders.
- Take an image of bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels at the same time.
- Painless; A quick; informative.
Common Questions for CT Scan using for Veterinary Medicine :
How long Time does the CT Scan take?
The entire CT scan takes about 30 minutes.
Does my pet need anesthesia for a CT scan?
However, the patient must be adequately sedated to minimize any potential kinetic effects from movement during the CT scan.
How do I prepare my pet for CT examination?
- The Pet must fast for at least 6 hours before the examination.
