Optimal Computed Tomographic Arthrography Protocol for Stifle Ligamentous Structure and Menisci in Dogs
Jiwon Yoon, Gunha Hwang, Soyon An, Young Joo Kim, Tae Sung Hwang, Hee Chun Lee · 2024
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Description
Jiwon Yoon and co-authors seek the best scan settings for viewing knee ligaments and cartilage pads in dogs in a 2024 study. The scan type injects contrast dye into the joint before a CT scan. Six healthy beagle dogs each had nine scans, covering three dye strengths and three dose volumes, so the team could compare image quality across all mixes.
Two middle settings, both at the middle strength, showed the front and back cruciate ligaments most clearly. The weaker settings hid parts of the menisci, the cartilage pads. High contrast settings also improved views of smaller ligaments in the joint. The authors recommend the middle strength at the two higher doses.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Jiwon Yoon, Gunha Hwang, Soyon An, Young Joo Kim, Tae Sung Hwang, Hee Chun Lee |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 25 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |