Update on Hepatobiliary Imaging

摘要: Radiography and ultrasonography are the most well-established frequently used imaging modalities for diagnosing hepatic disease in veterinary medicine. Contrast-enhanced harmonic ultrasound of liver is being established medicine assessment perfusion, hemodynamic alterations presence portosystemic shunts (PSSs), differentiation benign from malignant nodules. New techniques nuclear include splenic portal scintigraphy function tests. CT now to diagnosis PSSs noninvasively. The roles MR currently validated. Although less broadly available than ultrasound, advanced becoming more accessible, not only through academic institutions, but increasing number specialty practices worldwide.