On Diagnostic Efficiency
This is an addendum to a prior email and questions regarding how soon to utilize ultrasound in a clinical workup. This was spinning off a GI case that was interpreted: EL: Thank you Nancy for the kind words, If a GI case animal is sick enough to bring into the hospital.. anorexia 2 days and…
Ultrasound Training Of Veterinary Technicians??? Learning Curves in US.
CVT US TRAINING An ultrasound educator posted this question: “I was contacted by a vet/clinic owner who sent an associate vet to Sound courses to the tune of $5k. This person is not performing up to expectation. The owner is considering sending her certified veterinary technician (CVT) for training thinking that if one person in…
Renal Biopsy; does the end justify the means?
Image posted is an example of a cat kidney with calculi, dystrophic mineralization and a caudal pole infarction. This is not the exact image of the case discussed below. My client is not sure why this cat is losing weight. No definitive diagnosis. now–still waiting for colbal and folate levels. If these are abnormal, suspect…
The Mystery Of False Or Temporary GI Obstruction Patterns
False GI obstruction patterns Nancy: I am hoping you could comment specifically on the chest rads ( esp the VD) + also the lateral abd view. There was heavy debate among us about the likelihood of intestinal obstruction -though surgery was not pursued that particular evening. Now- in hindsight + with abd scan-can see that…
Bladder TCC and is it resectable? What is your criteria?
EL on TCC resectable and non in borderline TCC case near ureter Hello Doc, the resection is the surgeon’s call depending on abilities. My query into boarded surgeons is that most surgeons like to have at least 1cm of clean tissue between the thickening to resect and the right ureteral papilla. This is pushing that…
Case sends to sonopath for review & Logic XP vs Logic E
Joe Sonographer asks: ” I have a Logic book XP and would like to send cases to you. I can image all the abdominal organs including the adrenals and portal hilus. what is your opinion on my machine and how may I send you cases.” EL: So you are interested in sending me cases for…
Touring Italy, a letter of travel recs for a friend
To Joe Member regarding where to go in Rome, Italy region when on a 20 day tour and whether to stay in Rome or outside of Rome in Frascati (hill town above Rome to the south): It depends on your price range regarding hotels in Frascati or Rome. Re Frascati, I usually have family stay…
Is It DCM or MR + Myocardial insufficiency?
Response to Joe Sonographer regarding this cardiac case differentiating DCM from MR and myocardial insufficiency: Note: The images reflect a follow up image set rechecking a colleagues prior report on this patient that indicated likely DCM. These images reflect a progression of MR and left atrial enlargement. the question is if this case is DCM…