Validation of ultrasonographic muscle thickness measurements as compared to the gold standard of computed tomography in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective was to quantitatively evaluate the validity of ultrasonographic (US) muscle measurements as compared to the gold standard of computed tomography (CT) in the canine.

Design

This was a prospective study.

Population

Twenty-five, client-owned dogs scheduled for CT as part of a diagnostic work-up for the management of their primary disease process were included.

Materials and methods

Specific appendicular (cubital flexors and extensors, coxofemoral flexors and extensors) and axial (temporalis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, lumbar epaxials) muscle groups were selected for quantitative measure based on CT planning and patient position. Prior to CT scan, the skin over the muscle sites was shaved and marked with a permanent marker.

SUBMITTER: Bullen LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5270592 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature