Sedative effect with the combination of butorphanol and midazolam on two-dimensional shear wave elastography of pancreas and kidney in healthy dogs.

Intravenous administration of a combination of 0.2 mg/kg butorphanol and 0.1 mg/kg midazolam did not change the 2-D SWE of the pancreas and kidneys significantly. The combination of butorphanol and midazolam can be used in healthy dogs for 2-D SWE evaluation of the pancreas and kidneys, especially when the patient is uncooperative during the examination.