Contrast-enhanced ultrasonographic findings in three dogs with lung lobe torsion

Lung lobe torsion is rare but life-threatening condition in the dog. Thoracic radiographs and conventional ultrasonography cannot be conclusive for the diagnosis, and computed tomography is useful but is limited by cost and availability. This report describes the findings of contrast-enhanced ultras...

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Published in:Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 2016, Vol.78(3), pp.427-430
Main Authors: CAIVANO, Domenico, BIRETTONI, Francesco, BUFALARI, Antonello, MONTE, Valentina DE, ANGELI, Giovanni, GIORGI, Maria Elena, PATATA, Valentina, PORCIELLO, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
canine
CEUS
contrast-enhanced ultrasonography
Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Dogs
Female
Internal Medicine
Lung Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Lung Diseases - veterinary
lung lobe torsion
Male
Torsion Abnormality - diagnostic imaging
Torsion Abnormality - veterinary
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Lung lobe torsion is rare but life-threatening condition in the dog. Thoracic radiographs and conventional ultrasonography cannot be conclusive for the diagnosis, and computed tomography is useful but is limited by cost and availability. This report describes the findings of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in 3 dogs with lung lobe torsion. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography showed the absence or reduction of pulmonary vascularization secondary to twisting of the lung lobe around its bronchovascular pedicle in all three dogs. Moreover, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography distinguished partial pulmonary atelectasis from a lung lobe torsion. These preliminary results suggest that contrast-enhanced ultrasonography can improve the accuracy of conventional ultrasonography for detection of pulmonary blood flow compromise in dogs with lung lobe torsion.
ISSN:0916-7250
1347-7439
DOI:10.1292/jvms.15-0417