| Darkroom All x-rays are taken in the radiography room and processed using an automatic
processor for consistent results.
X-rays are taken not only
to evaluate broken bones but also in the study of soft tissues such as the lung fields or
urinary tract.
In x-ray images denser
areas display whiter, so that bones, or metal objects, appear whiter than muscles and
other soft tissues.
Here are some examples of
diagnostic x-ray images; we've reduced the size for display on the web:
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This Boxer dog required
surgery to remove the needle from her stomach. She made a full recovery. |
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injected via a catheter into the cat's vein after which we take a series of x-rays at
specific intervals. |
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'Punch' sustained a fractured
pelvis which has healed well after fixation using a plate an screws.
This accident prone moggie has also fractured his elbow and back leg on previous
occasions. |
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Bladder
stones are a common occurence in dogs and usually require surgical
removal. Many dogs need to go on special diets to help prevent
recurrence of the stones. |
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Sox
is an exceedingly bouncy border collie who was involved in a road
traffic accident earlier this year. The metal framework you can
see on the x-ray on the right is on the outside of the limb - it was
removed after three months.
Sox
made a full recovery and now leads a normal active life. |
Myelography
is a complicated and dangerous procedure where a special contrast
material is injected into the area surrounding the spinal cord.
It is then possible on x-ray to visualise areas of spinal cord
compression. This dog has an injury similar to a slipped disc in
humans. |
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