Arterial anomalies of the celiac trunk and median arcuate ligament compression in dogs and cats assessed by computed tomography angiography.

Hélène M Le PommelletBrian A ScansenDimitria A MathysDixie F MollenkopfLauren ReevesMelissa L SkinasMira Patel

Published in: Veterinary surgery : VS (2017)

Anomalies of the celiac trunk are apparent on CTA and may impact surgical or image-guided intervention. Compression at the origin of the CA was apparent on imaging, similar to the median arcuate ligament syndrome in people, although the significance of this finding in dogs is unknown.

Keyphrases

diffusion weighted imaging
celiac disease
lower limb
randomized controlled trial
high resolution
anterior cruciate ligament
coronary artery
case report
computed tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced