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===Diagnostic Imaging===
===Diagnostic Imaging===
'''Survey Radiography''': Rarely helpful but findings may include
'''Survey Radiography''' are rarely helpful but findings may include an increased density in the right cranial abdomen, decreased contrast, decreased granularity and the stomach may be displaced to the left.
Additionally the descending duodenum may be displaced to the right, with the presence of a medial mass and thickened walls.
Additionally the descending duodenum may be displaced to the right, with the presence of a medial mass and thickened walls.
Gastric distension may be visible and barium passage may be delayed indicating abnormal peristalsis.
Gastric distension may be visible and barium passage may be delayed indicating abnormal peristalsis.
Radiography is used to rule out differentials.
Radiography is useful to rule out differentials.
'''Abdominal Ultrasound''' is highly specific with a sensitivity of 70% in dogs and 30% in cats but is operator-dependant. Findings include
'''Abdominal Ultrasound''' is highly specific with a sensitivity of 70% in dogs and 30% in cats but is operator-dependant. Findings include