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Shih Tzu 9 Years Thorax Sx

This is not an acceptable thoracic view: the obliquity is too much, and most of the lung is superimposed on the thoracic vertebral column and is impossible to evaluate. When possible, try to avoid this degree of obliquity.

Pitbull 9 Years Thorax Sx

There is some spondylosis at T 5-6. It is a common finding in an aged patient. It is often unclear if these changes are clinically significant.

German Shepherd 9 Years Thorax Sagittal

On the VD view, the sixth intercostal space left side, there is a nodular-like structure. It has been considered the mineralized end of the rib. How can I be sure that this is not a metastatic nodule? Subscribe to pro!

German Shepherd 9 Years Thorax Sx

The arrow points to gas in the oesophagus. The caudal tips of the lungs are missing in the image. In large dogs, two images of the lateral views are needed to include all the thorax.

German Shepherd 9 Years Thorax Dx

There are some spondylosis at T 5-6. It is a common finding in an aged patient. It is often unclear if these changes are clinically significant.