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Diagnostic contrast radiography in fish

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Despite the abundance of fish as research models, diagnostic techniques for fish diseases are relatively scarce. With some accommodations for handling fish, the same diagnostic tools that are frequently used for other animals can be applied in fish. This column describes indications, preparation and techniques for contrast radiography in fish.

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Figure 1: Left lateral positioning of a fish in a plastic bag with a small amount of tank water.
Figure 2: Administration of oral contrast material such as barium sulfate or iohexol can be used to outline the gastrointestinal tract.
Figure 3: Delivery of contrast material to a fish orally using a teflon-sheathed catheter (without the stylet) advanced into the oral cavity past the level of the gills.

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    David Eshar,  La'Toya Latney &  Nicole R. Wyre

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Eshar, D., Latney, L. & Wyre, N. Diagnostic contrast radiography in fish. Lab Anim 38, 323–324 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban1009-323

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