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Title: Use of ultrasonography for the detection of aortic-iliac thrombosis in horses. Author: Reef VB, Roby KA, Richardson DW, Vaala WE, Johnston JK. Journal: J Am Vet Med Assoc; 1987 Feb 01; 190(3):286-8. PubMed ID: 3549650. Abstract: Two dimensional ultrasonographic evaluation of the iliac arteries and terminal portion of the aorta was utilized in 18 horses with histories of exercise intolerance or hindlimb lameness. A plaque or thrombus was imaged in one or more of these vessels in 5 horses. In 2 horses, the initial rectal examination findings were normal and the thrombus may have been missed without the use of diagnostic ultrasonography.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]