Contrast Enhancement for Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Equine Small Intestine
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Fasting horses significantly enhances the ultrasonographic appearance of the equine small intestine. Administration of water and mineral oil as intraluminal contrast may further enhance the ability of ultrasonography to detect small intestinal pathology. Authors’ address: Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, TAMU 4475, College Station, Texas 77802-4475; e-mail: [email protected] © 2010 AAEP.
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تاریخ انتشار 2010