Publications by authors named "Christian A Byrne"
Background: Agreement between experienced observers for assessment of pathology and assessment confidence are poorly documented for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the equine foot.
Objectives: To report interobserver agreement for pathology assessment and observer confidence for key anatomical structures of the equine foot during MRI.
Study Design: Exploratory clinical study.
Acquisition of magnetic resonance images of the equine limb is still sometimes conducted under general anaesthesia. Despite low-field systems allow the use of standard anaesthetic equipment, possible interferences of the extensive electronic componentry of advanced anaesthetic machines on image quality is unknown. This prospective, blinded, cadaver study investigated the effects of seven standardised conditions (Tafonius positioned as in clinical cases, Tafonius on the boundaries of the controlled area, anaesthetic monitoring only, Mallard anaesthetic machine, Bird ventilator, complete electronic silence in the room (negative control), source of electronic interference [positive control]) on image quality through the acquisition of 78 sequences using a 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To document variations in the application of equine prosthetic laryngoplasty among equine surgeons.
Study Design: Cross-sectional survey.
Sample Population: Six hundred and seventy-eight equine surgeons performing prosthetic laryngoplasty.
Background: Investigation of image quality in clinical equine magnetic resonance (MR) imaging may optimise diagnostic value.
Objectives: To assess the influence of field strength and anaesthesia on image quality in MR imaging of the equine foot in a clinical context.
Study Design: Analytical clinical study.