Detailed assessment of the heart, kidneys, other organs and vascular structures
Diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, ultrasonography and Color Doppler support the detailed assessment of the heart, kidneys and other organs, vascular structures and blood flow. At Çeliktepe Veterinary Clinic, each method is selected according to the examination findings and the clinical question that needs to be answered.
Digital radiography
- Fractures, dislocations and joint disease
- Lung and chest disorders
- Foreign bodies and suspected obstruction
- Selected urinary stones
- Skeletal and egg-related findings in birds
Ultrasonography
Ultrasound helps assess the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, bladder, spleen, intestines, reproductive organs and abdominal fluid. It does not use ionising radiation. Limited clipping and, occasionally, mild sedation may be required.
Color Doppler ultrasonography
Color Doppler helps assess the direction, velocity and pattern of blood flow within the heart and vascular structures. Depending on the clinical findings, it may be used for cardiac evaluation and for assessing blood supply to the kidneys and other organs.
Fluoroscopy, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Veterinary fluoroscopy may be used for real-time assessment of swallowing, airways, joint motion and other dynamic structures. Computed tomography (CT) provides cross-sectional evaluation of bones, lungs, the nasal cavity and anatomically complex regions. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide detailed information about the brain, spinal cord, nervous system, joints and soft tissues.
The appropriate advanced veterinary diagnostic imaging method depends on the species, age, veterinary examination findings and the condition being investigated. Digital radiography, ultrasonography, Color Doppler, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, CT and MRI may be considered complementary methods within the diagnostic plan.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy provides a direct camera view through a natural opening or small access point. It may support foreign-body investigation, airway or digestive evaluation and targeted sampling. In avian and exotic patients, the decision depends on size, stability and the target organ.
Preparation and safety
Fasting instructions vary by species and procedure. Rabbits and birds must not be fasted like cats and dogs. If sedation or anaesthesia is necessary, individual risk is assessed and the patient is monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is radiography harmful?
Images are obtained only when the expected diagnostic benefit justifies exposure, using an appropriate low dose.
Does endoscopy require anaesthesia?
Most endoscopic procedures require sedation or general anaesthesia for safety and image quality.
The most suitable imaging method is selected after veterinary examination.
