Accuracy of localization of cervical intervertebral disk extrusion or protrusion using survey radiography in dogs

• Published in: The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association Vol. 37; no. 6; p. 563
• Main Authors: Somerville, M E, Anderson, S M, Gill, P J, Kantrowitz, B J, Stowater, J L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2001
• Subjects: Animals; Cervical Vertebrae; Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Dogs; Female; Intervertebral Disc Displacement - diagnostic imaging; Intervertebral Disc Displacement - veterinary; Male; Myelography - veterinary; Predictive Value of Tests; Prospective Studies; Radiography - veterinary

Sixty-four dogs with histories and clinical signs consistent with cervical intervertebral disk disease were presented for evaluation. Survey spinal radiographs were obtained, followed by myelography. In 61% of the survey radiographs, evaluators identified sites of disk extrusion or protrusion based...