Bierau, Jonathan; Cruz, Antonio M; Koch, Christoph; Manso-Diaz, Gabriel; Büttner, Kathrin; Staszyk, Carsten; Röcken, Michael (2023). Visualization of anatomical structures in the fetlock region of the horse using cone beam computed tomography in comparison with conventional multidetector computed tomography. Frontiers in veterinary science, 10(1278148) Frontiers Media 10.3389/fvets.2023.1278148
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INTRODUCTION
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is regarded as a convenient and suitable alternative to conventional computed tomography. However, in the horse, the quality of obtained data sets needs to be evaluated. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the visibility and accessibility of clinically relevant anatomical structures displayed in CBCT and conventional multidetector computed tomography (MDCT).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Twenty-nine limbs from horses euthanized for reasons unrelated to this study were used. Native and intraarticular contrast scans of the fetlock (CBCT vs. MDCT) were performed. The visibility and accessibility of selected anatomical structures were blindly scored by three independent experienced observers using a scoring system previously reported and adapted to the fetlock joint.
RESULTS
Only minor differences between CBCT and MDCT were identified concerning the diagnostic quality of images for osseous structures. Soft tissue structures were better evaluated on MDCT images. In CBCT as well as in MDCT articular cartilage could only be visualized after intraarticular injection of contrast medium.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
Cone beam computed tomography of the fetlock is a useful and reliable diagnostic tool when evaluating osseous structures and delineating articular cartilage with contrast medium. However, this modality is limited for assessing soft tissues structures.
Item Type: |
Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > ISME Equine Clinic Bern 05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) 05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > ISME Equine Clinic Bern > ISME Equine Clinic Bern, Surgery |
UniBE Contributor: |
Koch, Christoph |
Subjects: |
600 Technology > 630 Agriculture |
ISSN: |
2297-1769 |
Publisher: |
Frontiers Media |
Language: |
English |
Submitter: |
Pubmed Import |
Date Deposited: |
24 Jan 2024 13:14 |
Last Modified: |
02 Feb 2024 16:24 |
Publisher DOI: |
10.3389/fvets.2023.1278148 |
PubMed ID: |
38260210 |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
anatomy cone beam computed tomography diagnostic fetlock horse |
BORIS DOI: |
10.48350/192041 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/192041 |
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