Literature Review of Radiographic Measurements of Internal Organs in Psittaciformes

This review article contains the published measurements and ratios of the different coelomic organs in birds including the heart, proventriculus, and liver. Radiographic examination of birds is becoming very important in the daily diagnostic assessment of patients presented to veterinary hosptials. When a veterinarian is treating birds, it is crucial to have a broad theoretical knowledge of the subject as well as sufficient practical experience. However, there may be some help for the less experienced veterinarian as they assess their avian patients with primary diagnostic options.

Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - August 9, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Lise Geerinckx, Elka Van der Vekens, Jimmy H. Saunders, Ines Lautenschl äger, Annemie I.L. Van Caelenberg Tags: Review Source Type: research