Computed Tomography (CT)

Our recently installed CT scanner enables us to offer a complete imaging and reporting service, including Iomeron contrast studies when indicated. CT is very ‘patient friendly’ because it offers a faster investigation than other imaging techniques so is particularly suitable for elderly or frail patients for whom a prolonged period of sedation poses an increased risk. It provides rapid gold standard cancer screening and allows us to perform excellent pre-surgical planning on complex cases.

INDICATIONS FOR ANIMAL CT

• Skull Trauma (road traffic accidents etc.)
• Fractures involving complex joints (elbow, hock , ‘wrist’)
• Elbow disease in growing dogs
• Shoulder disease in growing dogs
• Congenital urinary tract disease (e.g. ectopic ureter, incontinence)
• Cancer screening for spread in chest and abdomen
• Lung and chest wall tumours
• Complex bone and soft tissue tumour surgical planning
• Pancreatic tumours
• Congenital liver abnormalities (e.g. Portosystemic shunt)