The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary diagnostic imaging

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Köninger and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Deep learning-based differentiation of FLASH ultrasound windows.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-06021-6 ----- • (00:02:16) Tohumcu and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Uterine horn echotexture during the first follicular wave after synchronized ovulation and its relationship with antral follicle count in Holstein cows.", 51, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11590-w ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:52) Uno and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Radiation therapy for persistent or progressive mediastinal lymphoma after chemotherapy in FeLV-positive cats: a retrospective case series of four cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70150 ----- • (00:02:11) Peltokallio and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Evaluation of nanofibrillated cellulose as a urethral bulking agent in female dogs with acquired urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence: a prospective clinical study.", Vol 320, pp. 106933, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106933 ----- • (00:03:28) Khan and colleagues, Acta parasitologica, "Comprehensive Assessment of Babesia gibsoni Infection in Dogs: Clinicopathological, Imaging, and Oxidative Stress Perspectives.", 71, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11686-026-01421-y ----- • (00:04:43) Azargoun and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "Generalized Megaesophagus Concurrent With Toxocariasis in a Cat.", Vol 2026, pp. 9504866, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/9504866 ----- • (00:05:51) Yamazaki and colleagues, Experimental animals, "Pitfalls in lung subtraction CT: delayed contrast acquisition causes underestimation of pulmonary perfusion in a canine model.", https://doi.org/10.1538/expanim.26-0160 ----- • (00:07:08) Saejia and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Application of strain and 2D-Shear wave sonoelastography in the assessment of normal prostate glands and prostatic disorders in dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 118024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118024 ----- • (00:08:28) Odriozola and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Effects of different doses of recombinant equine chorionic gonadotropin on follicular dynamics and blood perfusion in Holstein donors subjected to synchronization protocols for OPU.", Vol 264, pp. 118032, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118032 ----- • (00:09:40) Tavola and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "A novel 3D-printed patient-specific limb-sparing radial endoprosthesis for treatment of primary osteosarcoma in a Great Dane.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70163 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:51) Bonilla and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Optical neuronavigation facilitates transcranial surgical access to the equine pituitary gland.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0256 ----- • (00:02:05) Honkavaara and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Procedural sedation with subcutaneously administered medetomidine-vatinoxan-butorphanol in dogs - A randomized, controlled, clinical dose-finding study.", Vol 320, pp. 106921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106921 ----- • (00:03:25) Siauciunaite and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "MRI findings in cauda equina nerve roots and associated clinical signs in dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis.", Vol 320, pp. 106916, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106916 ----- • (00:04:39) Pessoa and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Ultrasonography of the spleen, kidneys and bladder in healthy mangalarga marchador horses across different life stages.", Vol 167, pp. 106170, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106170 ----- • (00:05:50) Kim and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Bilateral Palatal Root Agenesis of Maxillary Fourth Premolars in 2 Welsh Corgis: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)-Based Case Report.", 8987564261492601, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564261492601 ----- • (00:07:02) Villa-Mancera and colleagues, Microbial pathogenesis, "Phage display in veterinary infectious diseases: From molecular recognition to diagnostic validation and protective efficacy.", Vol 221, pp. 108867, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2026.108867 ----- • (00:08:15) Ysebaert and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Cervical articular process joint versus ventral cervical stabilization in horses: A biomechanical study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70166 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:03) Toth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Distally centered osteotomies, but not joint inspection, are associated with increased radiographic patellar tendon thickness at short-term follow-up after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0229 ----- • (00:02:36) Albers and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Dogs with intrahepatic portal hypertension of congenital cause have distinct diagnostic findings compared to dogs with chronic hepatitis-related portal hypertension.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0218 ----- • (00:04:05) Tollefson and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Ultrasonographic features of gastric mucosal hypertrophy in dogs receiving chronic omeprazole: a retrospective case series.", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0297 ----- • (00:05:24) Hepworth-Warren and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Bronchoalveolar lavage changes the ultrasonographic and radiographic appearances of lungs in adult horses.", Vol 264, pp. 1325-1332, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0161 ----- • (00:06:41) Lee and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Thoracic radiographs in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus rarely affect the decision to proceed with surgery or survival to discharge: a 25-year retrospective study of 176 cases.", Vol 264, pp. 1356-1360, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0871 ----- • (00:08:00) Langton and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Trephination and the Seldinger technique achieve comparable sinonasal distribution of clotrimazole cream in canine cadavers.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0151 ----- • (00:09:31) Rowland and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Vertebral heart size and vertebral left atrial size reference intervals in 8 canine breeds.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0061 ----- • (00:11:03) Nishi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Computed tomographic liver volumetry and hepatic attenuation in dogs with histologically confirmed cirrhosis compared with dogs without liver disease.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0188 ----- • (00:12:25) Iida and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Computed tomography perfusion parameters may aid preoperative differentiation of canine pheochromocytomas from adrenocortical tumors.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0280 ----- • (00:13:59) Melly and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effect of volume for injection of the 15th to 16th thoracic interspinous space: An ex vivo study.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70341 ----- • (00:15:40) Jagdhane and colleagues, New Zealand veterinary journal, "Catheter diameter is a better parameter than bodyweight to estimate the ideal lavage volume in blind bronchoalveolar lavage in dogs.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.1080/00480169.2026.2733269 ----- • (00:17:07) Zając and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "The use of infrared thermography for diagnosing limb disorders in dairy cattle.", Vol 319, pp. 106825, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106825 ----- • (00:18:20) Sun and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Evaluating Sacubitril/Valsartan's efficacy in reducing myocardial hypertrophy and fibrosis in feline models.", Vol 319, pp. 106819, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106819 ----- • (00:19:47) Clark and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Radio-ulnar ischaemic necrosis in 14 dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70194 ----- • (00:21:11) Agüera-Espejo and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Patient-specific 3D-printed ALBA osteotomy guides for oblique tibial tuberosity osteotomy in dogs: An ex vivo study.", Vol 210, pp. 106330, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106330 ----- • (00:22:24) Holanda and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Infrared thermography in cats with squamous cell carcinoma: A pilot study.", Vol 210, pp. 106310, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106310 ----- • (00:23:36) Falceto and colleagues, Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene, "Clinical, Biochemical and Pathological Findings in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Bitches With Intrauterine Content.", Vol 61 Suppl 3, pp. e70245, https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.70245 ----- • (00:24:52) de Oliveira Carvalho and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Ovulatory release and oviductal recovery after Intrafollicular Transfer of Immature Oocytes (IFIOT) in cattle.", Vol 263, pp. 117989, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117989 ----- • (00:26:17) McInnis and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "External Validation of a Custom-Trained Artificial Intelligence Model for Canine Ear Canal Disease and Comparison With Veterinary Professionals.", Vol 37, pp. 850-857, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70105 ----- • (00:27:51) Mendes and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Fibroepithelial Polyps of the Ear Canal in Dogs: A Retrospective Analysis of 17 Cases.", Vol 37, pp. 841-849, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70103 ----- • (00:29:11) Colón Rodríguez and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Osseous Changes in Young Cats With Inflammatory Aural Polyps: A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Analysis.", Vol 37, pp. 833-840, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70100 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary diagnostic imaging: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:57) Ishigaki and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Staged caval occlusion enabling en bloc right divisional hepatectomy in two dogs with hepatocellular carcinoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70143 ----- • (00:02:28) Tually and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Serum osteocalcin is associated with scintigraphic abnormalities in lame and clinically sound racehorses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70328 ----- • (00:03:57) Zappone and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Two-dimensional shear wave elastography assessment of testicular stiffness in healthy cats.", Vol 267, pp. 118206, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118206 ----- • (00:05:26) Kim and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Machine learning prediction of pregnancy outcomes after vitrified-warmed bovine embryo transfer using field-derived variables.", Vol 267, pp. 118189, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.118189 ----- • (00:07:08) Hahn and colleagues, Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, "Diagnostic Performance of Digital Tomosynthesis for Detecting Osteophytes and Subchondral Bone Changes in the Equine Distal Interphalangeal and Metacarpophalangeal Joints.", 16, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16182971 ----- • (00:08:49) Cannazik and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Endometrial echogenicity at insemination is associated with conception in primiparous Holstein cows.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11543-3 ----- Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way. To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]