Veterinary diagnostic imaging: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:03:18) Pavard and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Radiographic identification and description of the equine middle conchal sinus (ethmoidal sinus): Implications for diagnosing middle conchal sinusitis.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70198

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• (00:04:34) McCarthy and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel technique for correcting urovagina via urethral transposition in the horse.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70210

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• (00:05:35) Leuffert and colleagues, Bone, "Vital bone and increased osteoid in equine osteochondrosis dissecans of the proximal phalanx: A controlled study indicating a mineralization deficit rather than vascular failure.", 117977, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2026.117977

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• (00:06:43) Ramos and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Evaluation of a canine Coll2-1 ELISA kit for use in equine serum and its correlation with radiographic joint disease.", 106063, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106063

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• (00:07:57) Neumann and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Stage-dependent analysis of IL-6, TGF-β, osteocalcin, and sRANKL in the synovial fluid of dogs with osteoarthritis.", 16, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-56559-6

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• (00:09:07) Zhang and colleagues, Scientific reports, "A shared-control ultrasound-guided robotic system for liver puncture under respiratory motion.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-56017-3

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• (00:10:07) Goda and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Central nervous system feline infectious peritonitis with a mass lesion in the fourth ventricle revealed by magnetic resonance imaging.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0213

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• (00:11:02) Paudyal and colleagues, The veterinary quarterly, "Evaluating machine learning algorithms based on thermal imaging and milk-based parameters to identify subclinical mastitis in dairy cows.", Vol 46, pp. 2685619, https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2026.2685619

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• (00:00:55) Pope and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Use of the IlluminOss Photodynamic Bone Stabilisation System Following Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Limb-Sparing in Six Dogs With Presumptive Appendicular Osteosarcoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70082

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• (00:02:20) Kwon and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Novel dorsal occipito-cervical fixation using a patient-specific implant and drill guide for a complex craniocervical junction anomaly in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70123

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:05:48) Pakhawala and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medical management and endoscopic biliary stenting associated with improved outcomes compared with surgery for extrahepatic biliary duct obstructions in dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0757

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• (00:08:59) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072

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• (00:07:25) Devereux and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Fracturoscopy is comparable to fluoroscopy for intraoperative assessment of fracture apposition during indirect reduction of simulated diaphyseal antebrachial fractures in dog cadavers.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0461

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• (00:12:09) Cassanego and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Evaluation of artifacts produced by cannulated and solid-core screws using magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.", Vol 317, pp. 106691, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106691

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• (00:10:26) Nguemo and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Automated vertebral heart size estimation from thoracic radiographs in dogs with AI-assisted clinical decision support.", Vol 317, pp. 106674, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106674

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• (00:18:37) Meomartino and colleagues, European journal of radiology open, "Imaging of gastrointestinal foreign body obstructions in dogs and cats.", Vol 16, pp. 100753, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejro.2026.100753

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• (00:04:16) Mangabeira and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block versus lumbosacral epidural anaesthesia in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy: a randomized pilot clinical trial.", 1098612X261460760, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261460760

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• (00:13:44) Jones and colleagues, Osteoarthritis and cartilage, "Whole bone µCT 3-dimensional mapping reveals new early imaging biomarkers of osteoarthritis.", Vol 34, pp. 906-917, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2026.02.008

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• (00:15:25) Kang and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Computed tomography evaluation of periportal halo in healthy dogs under medetomidine-based sedation and alfaxalone-sevoflurane anesthesia.", Vol 88, pp. 798-803, https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0524

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• (00:01:00) Rossmeisl and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Prognostic Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Defined Extent of Surgical Resection in Dogs With Intracranial Meningiomas.", Vol 24, pp. 260-273, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70044

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• (00:02:41) Gendler and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "The Use of Cardiac-Gated Computed Tomography for Assessment of 12 Dogs With Suspected Right Auricular Appendage Masses: A Case Series.", Vol 24, pp. 240-247, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70042

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:05:30) Ortiz-Gutiérrez and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Study of renal resistive index and renal pulsatility index in non-azotaemic healthy dogs segmented by age group.", 106728, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106728

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• (00:06:46) Thibaud and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Intraoperative needlescopy facilitates complete urolith removal during open cystotomy in dogs and cats: 19 cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70145

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• (00:07:54) de Chiara and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Evaluation of doppler indexes of the lateral palmar digital artery in lame sport horses.", Vol 209, pp. 106276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106276

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• (00:04:25) Maggi and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Anatomical distribution of meconium detected by focused abdominal ultrasound in hospitalized healthy and sick neonatal foals.", 105945, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105945

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• (00:03:12) Ha and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Radiographic Prevalence of Nonvital Incisor Teeth in Small Breed Dogs: A Retrospective Study (2017-2021).", 8987564261454483, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261454483

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• (00:00:53) Fitzpatrick and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Barium Toxicosis After Ingestion of Snake Fireworks in a Cat.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70124

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• (00:12:18) Fiore and colleagues, PloS one, "Lung ultrasonography to assess efficacy of intranasal and parenteral vaccinations for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in dairy calves.", Vol 21, pp. e0349953, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0349953

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• (00:02:05) Durham, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Prognosis of Equine Liver Diseases.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.04.012

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• (00:09:01) Jeon and colleagues, The veterinary quarterly, "Leverage of quick-soluble gelatin microparticles in transarterial chemoembolization of canine urothelial carcinomas.", Vol 46, pp. 2679557, https://doi.org/10.1080/01652176.2026.2679557

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• (00:10:12) Kabay and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Persistent pseudomembranous cystitis associated with Vagococcus lutrae in a setter dog: first clinical report.", 101064, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101064

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• (00:13:23) Mejía and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "NIRS for predicting Brown Swiss heifer diet composition on mixed pastures in the Amazon region.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05064-z

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• (00:11:17) da Silva and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Primary carcinoma of the rete testis in a Nellore bull.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11299-w

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:02) Hepworth-Warren and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Bronchoalveolar lavage changes the ultrasonographic and radiographic appearances of lungs in adult horses.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0161

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• (00:02:34) Park and colleagues, Irish veterinary journal, "Presumed acute myocardial damage in a British Shorthair cat with previously diagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-026-00348-0

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• (00:04:02) Dembowski and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Disseminated angiostrongylosis with involvement of the central nervous system as a cause of sudden death in a dog in Germany.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05574-w

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• (00:05:24) Correa and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Radiographic and Morphological Prevalence of Dorsopalmar Hoof Distortions in in Brazilian High-Performance Racehorses.", 105941, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105941

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• (00:06:51) Barros and colleagues, PloS one, "Ovarian follicle dynamics in the plains zebra (Equus quagga).", Vol 21, pp. e0348772, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0348772

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• (00:08:08) Obeid and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Sub-anesthetic doses of ketamine associated with TAP block in a cat with acute abdominal pain.", 101063, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101063

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• (00:09:35) Böck and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Morphological indicators of puberty in 3/4 and 5/8 Girolando heifers.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05078-7

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To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:04:41) Chan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Probable sepsis-associated encephalopathy as a component of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in a cat with pyothorax.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70093

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• (00:02:02) Jackson and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "A novel flowable calcium silicate cement for endodontic therapy in equine teeth.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70176

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• (00:05:57) Stepaniuk and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Oral Examination in a Random Anesthetized Canine Population for the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease and Fractured Teeth.", 8987564261447381, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261447381

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• (00:00:56) Hauer and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Lumbar spinal cord ganglioglioma in a 2-year-old Boxer dog.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag081

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• (00:07:18) Rivero, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice, "Antemortem Cardiac Diagnostic Approaches in Cattle.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2026.03.001

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• (00:03:23) Neal and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Persistent Erythrocytosis in a Dog With a Spinal Sclerosing Paraganglioma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70112

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To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:04) Elliott and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Utility of Rocuronium-Sugammadex Combination to Induce Apnea in Dogs Undergoing Stereotactic Radiation Therapy.", Vol 67, pp. e70171, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70171

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• (00:02:35) Myers and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Maropitant Citrate Administration Significantly Decreases the Rate of Peristalsis in the Stomach and Jejunum and Does Not Significantly Alter Intestinal Diameter or Intestinal Wall Thickness in Healthy Adult Dogs.", Vol 67, pp. e70167, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70167

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• (00:03:53) Griffin and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Agreement and Accuracy of the Dural Tail Sign for Differentiating Canine Meningioma From Glioma on MRI.", Vol 67, pp. e70169, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70169

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• (00:05:22) Jamont and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Effect of a Standardized Sedation Protocol on Portal Vein Velocity Measurements in Hospitalized Dogs Using Triplex-Doppler Ultrasonography.", Vol 67, pp. e70175, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70175

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• (00:13:37) Bonacini and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Enhanced characterization of acquired oronasal communications in dogs by cone-beam computed tomography: findings, risk factors, and clinical utility.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0704

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• (00:11:46) Lee and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Thoracic radiographs in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus rarely affect the decision to proceed with surgery or survival to discharge: a 25-year retrospective study of 176 cases.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0871

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• (00:15:08) Fuller and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Abdominal ultrasound more commonly leads to the diagnosis of underlying comorbidities when compared to thoracic radiographs in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0372

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• (00:10:08) Vaughan and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Ultrasonographic diagnosis of caudoproximal humeral stress fracture in thoroughbred racehorses.", Vol 58, pp. 788-796, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14546

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• (00:18:27) Berg and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Diagnostic value of abduction angle and magnetic resonance imaging in dogs with arthroscopically confirmed medial shoulder instability.", Vol 67, pp. 546-552, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42095164/

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• (00:16:50) Heinze and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "A cross-sectional radiographic study on the prevalence and distribution of dentigerous cysts in unerupted teeth in adult dogs.", Vol 67, pp. 422-431, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70067

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• (00:21:30) Tewson and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Evaluation of Apical Closure Status of Canine, Maxillary Fourth Premolar, and Mandibular First Molar Teeth Using Retrospective Single-Time-Point Radiographic and Computed Tomography Data in Dogs.", Vol 43, pp. 207-218, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251378997

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• (00:19:57) Chang and colleagues, Preventive veterinary medicine, "An automated vertebral heart scale measurement tool based on deep learning: Facilitating screening for prevention of canine cardiomegaly.", Vol 250, pp. 106810, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.106810

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• (00:06:59) Kim and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Comparison of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and Fixed-Field Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Canine Prostatic Carcinoma Using a 4.3 Gy × 10-Fraction Protocol: A Dosimetric Planning Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70073

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• (00:23:06) Tanaka and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Computed Tomography Findings of Pulmonary Lymphoma in a Dog and Two Cats.", Vol 12, pp. e70947, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70947

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• (00:08:41) McPhetridge and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Safety and feasibility of near-infrared fluorescence imaging with inhaled indocyanine green to assess the pulmonary parenchyma in six normal dogs.", Vol 55, pp. 771-780, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70104

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To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.