Computed tomography of the pelvic organs

CT of pelvic organs for dogs and cats is the fastest and most effective diagnostic of this zone. Scanning gives the veterinary a complete picture of the condition of the ovaries, uterus and prostate gland.

The images show inflammatory processes, tumor formations and other anomalies. The CT in this area is inferior to the MRI in terms of informativeness, but exceeds the conventional X-ray.

When do small pets get a CT scan of the pelvis?

The latest diagnostic system Iona-VeT is a machine by which veterinarians of Animal Clinic in Borovaya PGT make an accurate diagnosis to the patient. The images received during the procedure are assembled by the computer in a 3D model that visualizes minimal deviations from the norm. If there are:

• Trauma to the pelvic organs.
• Neoplasms..
• Metastases to the lymph nodes.
• Abnormalities in the organs.
• Inflammatory diseases.
• Suspected accumulation of fluid in the pelvis.

In addition, the diagnostic tomography is assigned by the specialist as the stage of preparation for the operation: for the precise localization of the pathology. Visualizing the internal organs improves contrast. A non-toxic and completely safe substance containing iodine is administered intravenously to the patient before the CT.

It spreads rapidly through the bloodstream, staining the vessels and soft tissue. So, the scans are getting excellent detail on the blood vessels, the lymph nodes, and even the smallest deviations from normal in the scanned area.