Diagnostic imaging is available at our Sydney and Camden Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, supported by specialist imaging teams offering outpatient and referral services.
Sydney provides a full suite of technologies including DR, ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and PACS, while Camden offers ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy and DR. Our veterinarians work closely with imaging specialists to select the most appropriate scan, explain your options and support timely diagnosis and treatment.
The UVTHS has two radiology suites for general diagnostic imaging service utilising the latest in Fuji CR technology.
General radiology services include all routine diagnostic X-ray procedures plus Image Intensified Video-fluoroscopy for myelography, excretory urogram, retrograde vaginourethrogram and other real time procedures.
DR technology has enabled the UVTHS to enhance standard X-ray images using optimised radiographic algorithms. Studies have been further improved with the use of High Detail and High Speed cassettes, depending upon the needs of examination. High detail bone imaging or fast chest radiographs can be easily obtained with DR imaging.
Orthopaedic Templating for surgical planning is another advantage of digital radiology. Our surgeons can plan hip or knee pin surgery in advance of the procedure to ensure the best possible patient outcome.
The advantage of Ultrasound lies in its real-time imaging ability to evaluate heart function and vessel patency, plus provide valuable measurements of organ size and function. Ultrasound is the gold standard for imaging in the areas of cardiac, abdomen, pelvis and foetal studies.
CT imaging provides the UVTHS with high resolution cross sectional imaging of brain, spine, chest, abdominal and limb examinations.
CT imaging strength lies in its ability to image quickly for chest and abdominal studies so that images are not affected by the pet’s breathing. Exquisite bone detail is easily obtained for skull, sinuses, spine or limb studies.
The digital images can be rebuilt and viewed in a 3D volume movie providing additional information to veterinarians. The CT is a high end system used worldwide for both veterinary and human imaging.
MRI strength lies in its ability to image soft-tissue structures such as the brain, eyes, pituitary gland, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and tendons, and to differentiate normal tissue from tumours and various other disease processes.
MRI of the brain is often used to evaluate and define tumour types, infection, seizure disorders, strokes, hydrocephalus and other damage as a result of trauma. MRI of the spine is used to diagnose spinal cord tumours or syrinx, herniated disks, spinal cord compression, and cord inflammation. Knee and hip MRI can be used to investigate tendon or ligament tears, bone or muscle tumours and inflammation.
The 0.25-Tesla open MRI system is designed specifically for small animals.
Fluoroscopic examinations are a specialty service offered to pets at UVTHS.
Fluoroscopy, utilising continuous X-rays akin to a movie, enables comprehensive studies such as assessing a collapsing trachea, conducting swallow studies, and supporting orthopedic surgeries.
