Magnetic resonance imaging anatomy of the normal equine larynx and pharynx

Pekarkova, M.; Kircher, P.R.; Konar, M.; Lang, J.; Tessier, C. (2009). Magnetic resonance imaging anatomy of the normal equine larynx and pharynx. Veterinary radiology & ultrasound, 50(4), pp. 392-7. Malden, Mass.: Blackwell 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2009.01555.x

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The purpose of the present study was to describe normal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging anatomy of the equine larynx and pharynx and to present the optimal protocol, sequences, and possible limitations of this examination technique. Using a 0.3 T unit, the laryngeal and pharyngeal regions was imaged in two horses. The protocol consisted of sagittal and transverse T2-weighted (T2w) fast spin echo, transverse T1-weighted (T1w) spin echo, and dorsal high-resolution T1w gradient echo (both pre- and postcontrast enhancement) sequences. Euthanasia was performed at the end of the imaging procedure. Macroscopic anatomy of the cadaver sections were compared with the MR images in transverse, midsagittal, and parasagittal planes. There was good differentiation of anatomic structures, including soft tissues. The laryngeal cartilages, hyoid apparatus, and upper airway muscle groups with their attachments could be clearly identified. However, it was not always possible to delineate individual muscles in each plane. Most useful were both T2w and T1w transverse sequences. Intravenous application of contrast medium was helpful to identify blood vessels. The MR images corresponded with the macroscopic anatomy of cadaver sections.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > ISME Equine Clinic Bern > ISME Equine Clinic, Internal medicine
05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV)
05 Veterinary Medicine > Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine (DKV) > DKV - Clinical Radiology

UniBE Contributor:

Schmidhalter, Marta, Kircher, Patrick Robert, Konar, Martin, Lang-Fritz, Johann, Tessier, Caroline

Subjects:

500 Science > 590 Animals (Zoology)
600 Technology > 610 Medicine & health
600 Technology > 630 Agriculture

ISSN:

1058-8183

Publisher:

Blackwell

Language:

English

Submitter:

Factscience Import

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 15:25

Last Modified:

02 Mar 2023 23:23

Publisher DOI:

10.1111/j.1740-8261.2009.01555.x

PubMed ID:

19697604

Web of Science ID:

000267323300009

BORIS DOI:

10.7892/boris.38368

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/38368 (FactScience: 221227)

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