Equine venography and its clinical application in North America

Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2010 Apr;26(1):167-77. doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2009.12.008.

Abstract

The digital venogram uses contrast radiography to evaluate the soft tissues and vasculature of the foot, thus identifying pathology attributable to laminitis. Pathology can be detected before changes appear on plain-film radiographs. When used in conjunction with clinical and radiographic findings, information gained from a venographic study informs and directs treatment. Serial venograms assess the response to treatment and help determine prognosis early in the course of therapy. If the venographic contrast pattern does not improve, either the treatment needs to be altered, or the damage is so extensive that there can be no favorable response to treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Foot Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Foot Diseases / veterinary*
  • Hoof and Claw / blood supply
  • Hoof and Claw / diagnostic imaging*
  • Horse Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Horses
  • Inflammation / diagnostic imaging
  • Inflammation / veterinary*
  • Lameness, Animal / diagnostic imaging
  • Lameness, Animal / pathology
  • Phlebography / instrumentation
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Phlebography / veterinary*