"Abdominal radiographs" refers to X-ray images of the organs and structures within the abdomen, which can help doctors diagnose and understand any issues or conditions in that area.
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His initial physical examination, bloodwork and
abdominal radiographs revealed a moderately dehydrated kitten with an intestinal mass causing a complete obstruction.
If your vet finds or suspects an abdominal tumor, often the first step is to
do abdominal radiographs and / or abdominal ultrasound.
Your veterinarian may also recommend
performing abdominal radiographs instead of or in addition to thoracic radiographs to look for free abdominal fluid (ascites) if they suspect right - sided congestive heart failure.
Survey abdominal radiographs are often obtained for animals with suspected PSS to evaluate for microhepatica or presence of urinary calculi and to investigate other causes of gastrointestinal or urinary tract signs.
Abdominal radiographs are often performed, but may appear normal in some cats with CCHS.
Abdominal radiographs were highly suspicious for a foreign body.
Note that
abdominal radiographs (x-rays) or ultrasound will be recommended if the vet suspects bladder stones.
She remembers having a parent come to her classroom to discuss what a veterinarian did and vividly remember
the abdominal radiographs that showed a dog had eaten a rock.
If a foreign body is suspected,
abdominal radiographs (x-rays) will be performed.
Abdominal radiographs (X-rays) may be helpful in evaluating for renal tumors; however, if they are within normal limits, that does not rule out the possibility of a tumor.
Abdominal radiographs may be taken to check for bladder stones or masses.
Your veterinarian may also want to perform diagnostic tests — such as a fecal examination, bloodwork, and / or
abdominal radiographs — to determine the cause of your pet's diarrhea.
This abdominal radiograph shows the location of where the sublumbar lymph node is normally located.
If your veterinarian believes the house - soiling behavior is caused by a medical reason, they may perform additional tests such as a urine culture,
abdominal radiographs, abdominal ultrasound, complete blood count, and biochemical profile.
Staging may include sampling lymph nodes, chest radiographs,
abdominal radiographs, abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan, blood work, special stains, or bone marrow aspiration.
Abdominal radiographs (X-rays) and ultrasound are available and may reveal masses, fecal impaction, thickened large intestinal tissues, enlarged lymph nodes or other abnormalities.
A diagnosis is confirmed with a physical examination, blood count and chemistry profile,
abdominal radiograph (x-ray) or ultrasound, and a Specific Canine Pancreatic Lipase (spec cPL) Test.
Your veterinarian will perform lymph node aspirates,
abdominal radiographs, an ultrasound and other diagnostics to ascertain how widespread the mast cells are in your pet.
The veterinarian will also need to get chest and
abdominal radiographs (x-rays) to check pulmonary (lung) function.