Computed tomography (CT): a non-invasive technique for assessing trauma and disease in stranded marine mammals

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TitleComputed tomography (CT): a non-invasive technique for assessing trauma and disease in stranded marine mammals
Publication TypeConference Poster
AuthorsCramer, S. R., D. R. Ketten, J. J. Arruda, R. S. Williams, M. Yamato, C. Merigo, K. E. Touhey, and A. Mooney
Conference Name18th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals
PublisherSociety for Marine Mammology
Conference LocationQuebec, Canada
Year of Publication2009
Date Published10/2009
Publication Languageeng
Abstract

Computed Tomography (CT) is an exceptional tool for understanding internal anatomical structure. Two and three dimensional visualizations of internal structure are valuable data for researchers and clinicians interested in functional anatomy, pathology or forensics. This poster presents an overview of CT scan techniques developed over the last decade for imaging stranded marine mammals. It also provides special protocols for maximizing detection and diagnosis of a range of pathologies, including blunt trauma, hemorrhage, fractures, parasites, temporal bone pathology, emboli and lung pathology. Images with case histories are presented for each condition.

Keywordscomputed tomography, ct, disease, marine mammal, pathology, strandings, trauma
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