Ultrasound question

[Bronx's dad (GA)]

Hello all,

Does it make much of a difference on who I go to for an ultrasound, I have 2 choices:

1) Expensive IM vet: has ultrasound in his office and familiar with acromegaly. More $, further trip.

2) My local vet: No acro experience, traveling ultrasound unit & administrator comes in to do the ultrasound.

Will more experienced eyes make a difference in possibly finding something?

Thanks!
Paul

 

[Mandy & Rex (GA)]

Yes! Either way, make sure the person is a board-certified radiologist. That's important. Good luck making the decision.

 

[Tricia Cinco(GA) & Harvey]

I hate to say it, but if I could afford it, I would go with the first version. The reasons are in your description. That isn't to say the second wouldn't be worthwhile, but I think you would get more benefit from the first. Just MHO.

 

[Wendy&Neko]

The number one listed is the number one choice. Regular vet may be freaked by something that is acro normal. So I wouldn't say they would find something the other wouldn't but the treatment may be different if something found.

 

[tiffmaxee]

Having used a traveling ultrasound vetand an experienced radiologist when Max was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis with totally different results, I would on.t use the most qualified. In my case it saved Max from unnecessary exploratory surgery. Who does the ultrasound makes all the difference.

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

Ditto. I did both and the IM report was much more detailed.
I was in the room for both, as I asked to be, so I could see what they saw.

The darkness of the room and the view can make you faint ( they told me so they kept a chair nearby in case)

 

[Bobbie And Bubba]

Interesting thread, glad you posted this question.

 

[Fluffles]

I am ultrasound tech, with people, not animals but I can tell you that ultrasound is very operator dependent, much more so than any other type of imaging. If you are able I would reccomend using someone who has experience with what they are looking at/looking for. I know its probably not the answer you were hoping for but the tech's level of experience could most definitely affect the results of this type of exam.

 

[Bronx's dad (GA)]

Thank you all for your input, this has been very helpful. I will spend the extra dough and make the longer trip to the IM vet

 

[Girlie's mom]

Really glad you asked this question! Good luck and let us know how you go.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Good decision and it will give you great peace of mind to go with the IM specialist.

Sending vines.