Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 833-841 , December 2009

The Use of Ultrasound to Assess the Thrombogenic Properties of Teflon and Polyurethane Catheters for Short-Term Use in Systemically Healthy Horses

  • Marjorie Milne, BVSc (Hons), MACVSc

      Affiliations

    • University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Diagnostic Imaging section, Werribee, VIC, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Marjorie Milne. c/o UMVCH. 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee, VIC 3030, Australia.
    • ,
  • Leah Bradbury, BVSc (Hons), CertVA, ECVAA

      Affiliations

    • University of Melbourne Veterinary Clinic and Hospital, Anaesthesia section, Werribee, VIC, Australia

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00645-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.10.010

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 833-841 , December 2009

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