Evaluation of partial cranial cruciate ligament rupture with positive contrast computed tomographic arthrography in dogs
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 395-400, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
Computed tomographic arthrography (CTA) of four cadaveric canine stifles was performed before and after partial cranial cruciate ligament rupture in order to verify the usefulness of CTA examination for the diagnosis of partial cranial cruciate ligament rupture. To obtain the sequential true transverse image of a cranial cruciate ligament, the computed tomography gantry was angled such that the scanning plane was parallel to the fibula. True transverse images of cranial cruciate ligaments were identified on every sequential image, beginning just proximal to the origin of the cranial cruciate ligament distal to the tibial attachment, after the administration of iodinated contrast medium. A significant decrease in the area of the cranial cruciate ligament was identified on CTA imaging after partial surgical rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament. This finding implies that CTA can be used for assessing partial cranial cruciate ligament ruptures in dogs.
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Assunto principal:
Joelho de Quadrúpedes
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Artrografia
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Valor Preditivo dos Testes
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Ligamento Cruzado Anterior
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Meios de Contraste
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Doenças do Cão
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Membro Posterior
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Animals
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En
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Journal of Veterinary Science
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article