Accuracy and reliability of tele-ultrasonography in detecting gastrointestinal obstruction in dogs and cats.
Marina Silvestre SombrioW MaiD BuchG Costa GrottiM Gabriela LucianiT Rodrigues FroesPublished in: The Journal of small animal practice (2023)
Tele-ultrasonography had good accuracy for detection of gastrointestinal obstruction, however had a rather low positive predictive value and only moderate interobserver agreement. Therefore, this technique should be used with caution in this clinical context, given the potential surgical decision at hand.