Comparison of radiography and computed tomography for determining tracheal diameter and length in dogs.
Vet Surg
; 44(1): 114-8, 2015 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To compare radiographic and computed tomography (CT) measurements of tracheal size as would be made for the purpose of tracheal stent size selection. STUDYDESIGN:
Cross-over. ANIMALS Dogs (n = 15).METHODS:
Canine cadavers without evidence of tracheal or respiratory disease were used for CT and digital radiography of the neck and thorax. Three observers each made 3 independent measurements at each of 5 tracheal locations, and also measured tracheal length, on each radiograph and for each CT scan on each cadaver.RESULTS:
CT tracheal measurements were on average 1.03 mm larger (P < .01) compared with radiographic measurements for all 3 observers.CONCLUSIONS:
Radiographic measurements of the canine trachea consistently underestimate tracheal size, and CT measurements are preferable for selecting tracheal stent size.
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Traqueia
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Stents
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2015
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