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Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury
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Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury
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Radiographs, or x-ray studies, use x-rays to create an image of the body. This is the most frequently used form of veterinary imaging. Images are produced by passing x-ray energy through the body. The energy that reaches the other side is detected by a plate and converted into an electronic signal. This information is sent to a computer to create a visible image. Digital radiography does not use film, so it is faster to obtain the images and also makes it easy to share images with other veterinarians. Radiographs are used to diagnose disease in the chest, abdomen, and musculoskeletal system. Contrast studies of the gastrointestinal and urinary tract may also be performed.
At Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury, we utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in the care and treatment of pets. These advanced tools provide superior imagery that is interpreted by our doctors and other specialists to help diagnose or monitor your pet’s condition.
Services include:
• Ultrasonography (abdominal, thoracic, soft tissue) and Outpatient Ultrasound Service
• Eklin Digital Radiology suite (standard x-ray and contrast procedures)
• Conventional (non-digital Radiology Suite)
• Fluoroscopy (moving or 'live-action' radiographic studies)
• Helical GE high speed CT Scanner
• On site Fonar MRI (Imaging studies are reviewed by Board Certified Radiologists at Shadowsmiths Veterinary Imaging.)
