Radiographic patterns and positioning recommendations for skull radiology in the brown brocket, Subulo gouazoubira (Fischer,1814)

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Incidents related to human activities, such as roadkill and illegal hunting, result in a high number of small deer being referred to triage and rehabilitation centers in Brazil, with multiple fractures being the most common injuries. Rapid and standardized radiographic diagnosis is essential for the emergency management of these animals. This study evaluated the most efficient radiographic projections for examining the cranial structures of the brown brocket deer (Subulo gouazoubira), using heads of eight individuals that died during the rehabilitation process at Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (Wildlife Rehabilitation Center) and which, after radiographic analysis procedures, were osteologically prepared for comparison. The most suitable projections proved to be the lateral, lateral with natural obliquity, dorsoventral, and rostrocaudal views, with the ventrodorsal view at 20° with 45° ventroflexion indicated as complementary for evaluating the tympanic bulla. The results highlight the importance of specific positioning protocols for accurate visualization of the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and tympanic bullae. This study establishes, for the first time, a standardized emergency radiographic protocol for cervids with suspected cranial trauma, contributing to faster diagnoses and more assertive clinical decisions in rehabilitation centers.
Keywords: cervid; diagnostic imaging; head.

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2026-03-03

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BRAUNER, Rodrigo Kegles; CASTRO, Mauren Alana de; DORNELLES, José Eduardo Figueiredo; VALENTE, Ana Luísa Schifino. Radiographic patterns and positioning recommendations for skull radiology in the brown brocket, Subulo gouazoubira (Fischer,1814). Brazilian Animal Science/ Ciência Animal Brasileira, Goiânia, v. 27, 2026. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/vet/article/view/82708. Acesso em: 5 mar. 2026.

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