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. 1986 Apr;2(1):49-66.
doi: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30732-0.

Diseases of the thorax

N W Rantanen

Diseases of the thorax

N W Rantanen. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 1986 Apr.

Abstract

Diagnostic ultrasound is an important adjunct to existing methods in the diagnosis of thoracic disease in the horse. This article discusses scanning techniques, anatomy of the thoracic cavity, and how diagnosis of pleural effusion, pulmonary abscessation, pneumothorax, and vegetative endocarditis may be facilitated by ultrasound.

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