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Robert C. Cole

Robert C. Cole

DVM, DACVR (DI, EDI)

About the Author

Dr. Cole is a professor of diagnostic imaging at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. After obtaining his DVM degree from Auburn University, he spent 4 years in general mixed animal practice. He then completed a residency in diagnostic imaging at the University of Tennessee and spent 7 years in Texas in both academia and private practice before returning to Auburn University as a faculty member in the department of clinical sciences.

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Effects of Positioning, Respiration, and Technique on Interpretation of Thoracic Radiographs of Dogs and Cats

Radiology/Imaging

Effects of Positioning, Respiration, and Technique on Interpretation of Thoracic Radiographs of Dogs and Cats

The positioning of patients and timing/settings used for image acquisition are crucial for acquiring high-quality radiographs and enhancing recognition of lesions.
Radiographic Diagnosis of Developmental Orthopedic Disease of the Canine Elbow

Radiology/Imaging

Radiographic Diagnosis of Developmental Orthopedic Disease of the Canine Elbow

Understanding the more subtle radiographic changes will help lead to an early diagnosis so that therapeutic intervention can be instituted before severe osteoarthritis develops.
Radiographic Diagnosis of Small Intestinal Mechanical Obstruction

Radiology/Imaging

Radiographic Diagnosis of Small Intestinal Mechanical Obstruction

Common causes of mechanical obstruction include foreign bodies, intestinal neoplasia, and intussusception. The first step in diagnosing or ruling out an obstruction is abdominal radiography.
Radiographic Features of Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs and Cats

Radiology/Imaging

Radiographic Features of Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs and Cats

Radiographic abnormalities may help identify or suggest a primary cause of pulmonary hypertension; however, advanced imaging or additional diagnostic testing is necessary to confirm a diagnosis.
Ultrasonography for Diagnosing Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats

Radiology/Imaging

Ultrasonography for Diagnosing Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats

Imaging plays a key supportive role in identifying, staging, and monitoring CKD in dogs and cats.
Radiographic Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion and Pulmonary Edema in Dogs and Cats

Radiology/Imaging

Radiographic Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion and Pulmonary Edema in Dogs and Cats

Pleural effusion and pulmonary edema both cause increased soft tissue opacity of the thoracic cavity; however, the disease processes are within different compartments or spaces. Radiography is an essential part of classifying both of these thoracic disease processes.
Thoracic Radiology in the Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs

Cardiology

Thoracic Radiology in the Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease in Dogs

Thoracic radiography is a test of choice for detection of congestive heart failure, but echocardiography is required to obtain a definitive diagnosis of congenital heart disease.

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