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Carson valley uses Digital Radiology. We have greatly reduced the time to take and process the "x-rays".

This new technology allows us to send radiographic studies to a Board Certified Radiology Specialist. The specialist reviews the radiographs in less than 4 hours. In emergency situations, we can have results within the hour. Previous consultations with a radiologist took 3 days. We will be able to view the radiographs with you in any exam room, and finally, you can view your pet's radiographs on line at home.

What can be seen with an x-ray?

"X-rays are most useful for viewing areas of the body that have contrasting tissue densities..."

X-rays are most useful for viewing areas of the body that have contrasting tissue densities and when viewing solid tissues.

In the chest, the lungs are primarily filled with air and have a very soft density, so absorb very few x-rays. The heart muscle is denser, while the bony ribs are hard and extremely dense. The heart silhouette is easily seen on an x-ray, and large blood vessels can be seen within the lungs since the blood and arterial and venous walls are denser than the surrounding lungs. If fluid accumulates in the lungs (pulmonary edema), it is also readily seen.

In the abdomen, many organs can be distinguished and foreign bodies or air trapped within the intestines may often be easily observed. The size and shape of the liver, kidneys and spleen are often assessed on radiographs. In animals that are extremely obese or that have very little body fat, it can be more difficult to distinguish the various internal organs.

The bones of the spine and limbs are routinely x-rayed and many bone abnormalities can be readily detected. Joints can be challenging to analyze due to the similar soft tissue density of ligaments and tendons. Your veterinarian is most often looking for cavities or abnormal swelling within a joint or for abnormal positioning or orientation of bones.

Dental radiographs are an essential part of determining which teeth are healthy and whether certain teeth need to be extracted. Abnormalities beneath the gums that would otherwise go unnoticed, such as damage to the tooth roots, tumors and abscesses can be seen on a dental radiograph.

Areas that cannot be properly seen on x-ray include inside the skull, because bones of the cranium absorb all of the x-rays preventing viewing of the brain tissue. Details of internal structures such as the inner structure of the heart, the bladder or other abdominal organs, many joints and the lungs are better viewed with computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound (US).

A skilled veterinarian and veterinary radiologist can determine many conditions with the use of this relatively simple and inexpensive diagnostic tool.

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