Veterinary Ultrasound Adelaide
Ultrasound is a sophisticated imaging modality employed for the diagnosis and monitoring of numerous medical conditions in animals.
It generates real-time, high-resolution images of internal organs and structures, facilitating accurate assessment and strategic treatment planning. This non-invasive technique is indispensable for early disease detection, guiding biopsies or collecting fluid samples.
Experience
Dr Woodruff has performed over 5000 abdominal ultrasound procedures and utilises his advanced training and experience in small animal medicine to both interpret the findings and formulate an appropriate diagnostic, treatment or management and monitoring plan.
Our ultrasound services
Abdominal ultrasound is often the initial test of choice to assess dogs and cats with conditions of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, urinary system, pancreas and adrenal glands. It is also a common first-choice test to assess dogs and cats with non-specific illness, fever, abdominal pain or suspected neoplasia.
Ultrasound can be used to confirm a diagnosis, accurately guide the acquisition of biopsy samples, or help determine the next diagnostic or therapeutic steps.
Dogs and cats commonly present with signs of renal or bladder disease. A focused ultrasound of the urinary tract (kidneys, bladder, prostate, urethra) is a cost-effective way of assessing pets with urinary tract signs when a complete abdominal ultrasound is not required. This procedure can easily be upgraded to include a comprehensive abdominal ultrasound if considered appropriate based on findings during the procedure.
Ultrasound-guided aspirates of the kidneys, or ultrasound-guided urine collection (cystocentesis), may also be performed as indicated.
Ultrasound can also be used to assess specific locations outside of the abdomen and thorax.
Ultrasound can be used to assess the thyroid gland and parathyroid gland in the neck, primarily to assess for thyroid neoplasia or in dogs with high blood calcium due to hyperparathyroidism.
Ultrasound is a sensitive and non-invasive way to diagnose pregnancy, often as early as 2 to 3 weeks gestational age.
The tendons of the shoulder are often assessed with ultrasound to identify injuries, calcification or inflammation (tendonitis / bursitis). Ultrasound can then be used to guide injection of corticosteroids. This is only offered under guidance from a veterinary surgeon or your pet's general practitioner.
