Diagnostic Imaging Applications in Renal Diseases of Small Animals
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Clinical Studies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 781
Special Issue Editors
Interests: radiology; ultrasound; computed tomography; contrast-enhanced ultrasound; elastography
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to “Diagnostic Imaging Applications in Renal Diseases of Small Animals” and invites innovative research and comprehensive reviews in this field. Renal diseases in small animals comprise a wide spectrum of conditions, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, acute-on-chronic kidney disease, and congenital or hereditary nephropathies. These disorders, often characterized by structural and functional impairment of the kidneys, areclinically relevant conditions associated with considerable morbidity and a variable impact on survival in companion animals.
Medical imaging plays a key role in the detection, characterization, and monitoring of renal disorders. Beyond the evaluation of the urinary tract, imaging techniques also contribute to identifying secondary alterations in other abdominal organs, offering valuable insights into the systemic impact of renal disease. Establishing standardized imaging protocols and assessing their prognostic value could significantly improve the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to affected patients, especially given the complexity, cost, and variable prognosis associated with advanced treatments such as dialysis.
We encourage submissions of original research and review articles that address the application of diagnostic imaging techniques in small animals with renal diseases. Contributions may include studies on diagnostic accuracy, disease characterization, prognostic evaluation, and the development of innovative imaging strategies to improve clinical management.
Dr. Caterina Puccinelli
Prof. Dr. Simonetta Citi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- acute kidney injury
- chronic kidney disease
- nephropathy
- ultrasound
- radiology
- computed tomography
- contrast-enhanced ultrasound
- small animals
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