Veterinary diagnostic imaging: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:04) Elliott and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Utility of Rocuronium-Sugammadex Combination to Induce Apnea in Dogs Undergoing Stereotactic Radiation Therapy.", Vol 67, pp. e70171, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70171 ----- • (00:02:35) Myers and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Maropitant Citrate Administration Significantly Decreases the Rate of Peristalsis in the Stomach and Jejunum and Does Not Significantly Alter Intestinal Diameter or Intestinal Wall Thickness in Healthy Adult Dogs.", Vol 67, pp. e70167, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70167 ----- • (00:03:53) Griffin and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Agreement and Accuracy of the Dural Tail Sign for Differentiating Canine Meningioma From Glioma on MRI.", Vol 67, pp. e70169, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70169 ----- • (00:05:22) Jamont and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Effect of a Standardized Sedation Protocol on Portal Vein Velocity Measurements in Hospitalized Dogs Using Triplex-Doppler Ultrasonography.", Vol 67, pp. e70175, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70175 ----- • (00:13:37) Bonacini and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Enhanced characterization of acquired oronasal communications in dogs by cone-beam computed tomography: findings, risk factors, and clinical utility.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0704 ----- • (00:11:46) Lee and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Thoracic radiographs in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus rarely affect the decision to proceed with surgery or survival to discharge: a 25-year retrospective study of 176 cases.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0871 ----- • (00:15:08) Fuller and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Abdominal ultrasound more commonly leads to the diagnosis of underlying comorbidities when compared to thoracic radiographs in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0372 ----- • (00:10:08) Vaughan and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Ultrasonographic diagnosis of caudoproximal humeral stress fracture in thoroughbred racehorses.", Vol 58, pp. 788-796, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14546 ----- • (00:18:27) Berg and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Diagnostic value of abduction angle and magnetic resonance imaging in dogs with arthroscopically confirmed medial shoulder instability.", Vol 67, pp. 546-552, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42095164/ ----- • (00:16:50) Heinze and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "A cross-sectional radiographic study on the prevalence and distribution of dentigerous cysts in unerupted teeth in adult dogs.", Vol 67, pp. 422-431, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70067 ----- • (00:21:30) Tewson and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Evaluation of Apical Closure Status of Canine, Maxillary Fourth Premolar, and Mandibular First Molar Teeth Using Retrospective Single-Time-Point Radiographic and Computed Tomography Data in Dogs.", Vol 43, pp. 207-218, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251378997 ----- • (00:19:57) Chang and colleagues, Preventive veterinary medicine, "An automated vertebral heart scale measurement tool based on deep learning: Facilitating screening for prevention of canine cardiomegaly.", Vol 250, pp. 106810, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.106810 ----- • (00:06:59) Kim and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Comparison of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and Fixed-Field Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy for Canine Prostatic Carcinoma Using a 4.3 Gy × 10-Fraction Protocol: A Dosimetric Planning Study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70073 ----- • (00:23:06) Tanaka and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Computed Tomography Findings of Pulmonary Lymphoma in a Dog and Two Cats.", Vol 12, pp. e70947, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70947 ----- • (00:08:41) McPhetridge and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Safety and feasibility of near-infrared fluorescence imaging with inhaled indocyanine green to assess the pulmonary parenchyma in six normal dogs.", Vol 55, pp. 771-780, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70104 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.
