Accuracy of ultrasound to predict solitary hepatic masses in dogs

Complete or partial liver lobectomy is commonly performed in dogs for the treatment of benign and malignant tissue masses arising in the hepatic parenchyma. However, surgery of the canine liver is technically challenging. Preoperative knowledge of hepatic mass location is clearly of particular value to the surgeon, as this partially dictates the feasibility of surgical resection, the potential likelihood of intraoperative complications, and the overall surgical risk to the patient.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Surgery(Soft Tissue) Source Type: research