Estimation of intrathoracic arterial diameter by means of computed tomographic angiography in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots

Hugues Beaufrère, Daniel Rodriguez Gutierrez, Romain Pariaut, Lorrie Gaschen, Rodney Schnellbacher, Javier G. Nevarez, Thomas N. Tully

American Journal of Veterinary Research · 2011 · 31 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

CT-angiography was safe and is of potential diagnostic value in parrots. We recommend performing the angiography immediately after IV injection of 3 mL of iohexol/kg. Arterial diameter measurements at the described locations were reliable.

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