Estudo comparativo entre exames de imagens realizados em cães e gatos em Recife – PE: ultrassonografia e radiografia

Imaging exams are becoming increasingly important in Veterinary Medicine as they help with diagnosis. Imaging diagnostic techniques are increasingly used as a way to complement the diagnosis and direct the treatment of sick animals. This study aimed to find out which imaging exam is most requested and the profile of the animals subjected to these exams. The information was collected from patient care records at a Veterinary Hospital in Recife – PE, between January and April 2023. The data collected were species, sex, age, breed, imaging exam requested, reason for the exam (clinical suspicion) , whether sedation was performed and the test results.