Services
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to obtain images of the body. It is most commonly used to obtain non-invasive images of the abdomen and heart but is also useful for other areas of the chest, superficial soft tissue of the head, neck and trunk and in the limbs.
Abdominal ultrasound allows examination of all the major abdominal organs with high-resolution images usually obtained. Samples of abnormal areas can be taken with ultrasound guidance.
The quality and value of an abdominal ultrasound examination is dependent on the skill and experience of the operator and on the equipment being used.
Since 2010 I have performed ultrasound examinations on more than 6000 patients. I use a portable high specification Philips CX50 ultrasound machine.
Radiography
Radiography remains an important imaging modality although other more advanced techniques may be required to provide additional information. Radiographs are pictures of the body produced using x-rays. An over-view of an area of anatomy is obtained.
Specialist review and reporting of the image can improve the diagnostic value of the radiograph in many cases. Images can be uploaded in DICOM format through this website.
Computed Tomography (CT)
CT uses x-rays to produce cross-sectional images of a patient. Unlike radiographs, superimposition of structures is avoided. Images of the patient in any plane can also be constructed. Much more detail is seen compared to radiographs and samples of abnormal areas can be obtained with CT or ultrasound guidance.
I report CT studies for VetCT, an international teleradiology company. I have reported CT studies for North Downs Specialist Referrals, a multidisciplinary referral hospital.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI uses a strong magnetic field to produce images with superior detail of soft tissue. MRI is the technique of choice for imaging the brain and spinal cord.
Who is Andrew Denning
I was recognised by the RCVS as a Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2012 and was reaccredited in 2018.
I have been working with veterinary surgeons in the South East of England to provide referral standard diagnostic imaging for their patients since 2010.
I can bring specialist ultrasound into your practice on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week.
I have also worked at North Downs Specialist Referrals for many years and I report CT and x-ray studies for VetCT, an international teleradiology company.
I participate in continual professional development and teaching for veterinary surgeons and veterinary students through lectures at meetings, writing and reviewing journal articles and as the Programme Coordinator for the BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging. I am a member of the European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, the International Veterinary Ultrasound Society and the British College of Veterinary Specialists.
RCVS Recognised Specialists have completed advanced training and passed post-graduate Diploma examinations and are reaccredited every 5 years. There are currently only 81 RCVS Recognised Specialists in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and not all of these work in the UK. RCVS Recognised Specialists must
