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<p> A group of 12 dogs, eight of small breeds and four of medium-sized breeds, were used in the study. Prior to the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, all dogs were subjected to neurological, laboratory, and electroencephalographic examinations, and trans-fontanel ultrasonography was additionally performed in two patients. The acquired obstructive hydrocephalus was diagnosed in two dogs, idiopathic obstructive hydrocephalus - in four patients, obstructive congenital hydrocephalus - in five dogs, and hydrocephalus <italic>ex vacuo</italic>- in one patient. Ten dogs were put under the pharmacological therapy, and in two patients the condition was treated surgically. MRI proved to be a valuable tool that supports selection of the appropriate pharmacological and surgical treatment. MRI scans also appear to be useful in monitoring an effectiveness of the applied form of treatment.</p>
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A group of 12 dogs, eight of small breeds and four of medium-sized breeds, were used in the study. Prior to the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, all dogs were subjected to neurological, laboratory, and electroencephalographic examinations, and trans-fontanel ultrasonography was additionally performed in two patients. The acquired obstructive hydrocephalus was diagnosed in two dogs, idiopathic obstructive hydrocephalus - in four patients, obstructive congenital hydrocephalus - in five dogs, and hydrocephalus ex vacuo- in one patient. Ten dogs were put under the pharmacological therapy, and in two patients the condition was treated surgically. MRI proved to be a valuable tool that supports selection of the appropriate pharmacological and surgical treatment. MRI scans also appear to be useful in monitoring an effectiveness of the applied form of treatment.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Useful Tool for the Selection of Pharmacological and Surgical Treatment Options for Canine Hydrocephalus

Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Department of Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Journal of Veterinary Research

A group of 12 dogs, eight of small breeds and four of medium-sized breeds, were used in the study. Prior to the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, all...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Useful Tool for the Selection of Pharmacological and Surgical Treatment Options for Canine Hydrocephalus

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 389 - 391

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0068-3

Keywords
dog, hydrocephalus, magnetic resonance imaging, therapy

This content is open access.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a Useful Tool for the Selection of Pharmacological and Surgical Treatment Options for Canine Hydrocephalus

Published Online: Jan 17, 2013

Page range: 389 - 391

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10213-012-0068-3

Keywordsdog, hydrocephalus, magnetic resonance imaging, therapy

This content is open access.

Keywords
dog, hydrocephalus, magnetic resonance imaging, therapy