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Cranioventral-caudodorsal oblique 5. Focus–film distance: 120 cm. Adjust the
VetBooks.ir (CrV-CdDO) in the standing horse focus–film distance to the distance speci-

fied for the grid.
(Figs 13.5–13.8)
1. Stand the horse square with the hind limbs 6. Angle the X-ray beam upward 10–25 degrees
abducted as far as possible and ensure all from the vertical.
limbs are equally weight-bearing. 7. X-ray beam centring depends on the area
2. Place the plate in landscape orientation of interest as several overlapping views are
dorsal to the pelvic region, following the required for a comprehensive radiographic
inclination of the pelvis. examination of the pelvis.
3. Indicate right/left with a marker. 8. Collimate tightly around the area of interest
4. Position the X-ray machine ventral to the to reduce scatter.
horse’s abdomen in front of the hind limbs. 9. Exposure guide: 150 kVp, 200 mAs.

Figure 13.5 Positioning to obtain a CrV-CdDO view of the pelvis in standing position.

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