Radiographic abdominal anatomy in captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens)

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dc.creatorMakungu, M.
dc.creatordu Plessis, W. M.
dc.creatorBarrows, M.
dc.creatorGroenewald, H. B.
dc.creatorKoeppel, K. N.
dc.date2018-10-05T05:44:48Z
dc.date2018-10-05T05:44:48Z
dc.date2018-03
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-25T08:53:18Z
dc.date.available2022-10-25T08:53:18Z
dc.descriptionJournal of Zoo and Wildlife medicine, 2018; 48 (1): 214-218
dc.descriptionThe red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is classified as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. The aim of this study was to describe the normal radiographic abdominal anatomy in red pandas to provide guidance for clinical use. Radiography of the abdomen was performed in nine captive red pandas during their annual health examinations. Seven of nine animals had six lumbar vertebrae. The sacrum consisted mainly (8/9) of three fused segments. Hypaxial muscles were easily seen in animals weighing 5 kg and above. The pylorus was located to the right of the midline and cranially to the fundus in 8/9 individuals. Bunching of small intestine in the right central abdomen occurred in animals weighing 6 kg and above. The spleen was prominent. Knowledge of the normal radiographic abdominal anatomy of red pandas is important in the diagnosis of diseases and in routine health examinations.
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.identifier1937-2825
dc.identifierhttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2600
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/93599
dc.languageen_US
dc.publisherJournal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
dc.subjectAbdomen
dc.subjectAilurus fulgens
dc.subjectanatomy
dc.subjectradiography
dc.subjectred panda
dc.titleRadiographic abdominal anatomy in captive red pandas (Ailurus fulgens)
dc.typeArticle

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