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ArticleDiagnostic and interventional radiology (Ankara, Turkey)2026

Diagnostic value of portable handheld digital radiography in a beagle model of thoracic trauma.

Gaofeng Liu, Xueqi Fang, Sujuan Cui, Li Zhou, Yong Zhang, Qingyuan Li, Xingjian Fang, Yutao Yan

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Gaofeng LiuThe 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5156-4178
Xueqi FangMedical Service Training Center, 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0007-5578-3347
Sujuan CuiThe 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0009-6441-4046
Li ZhouThe 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0003-4959-7776
Yong ZhangThe 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0000-4974-4068
Qingyuan LiThe 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0003-4188-2281
Xingjian FangThe 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0002-6229-422X
Yutao YanThe 988th Hospital of PLA Joint Logistics Support Force, Department of Imaging Medicine, Zhengzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0005-9244-9319

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Abstract

purposeTo assess the diagnostic value of portable handheld digital radiography (DR) in a beagle model of thoracic trauma.

methodsTwenty-seven beagles were randomly assigned to three experimental groups: the pneumothorax group (induced by intrapleural air injection at 50 mL/kg), the pleural effusion group (induced by intrapleural normal saline injection at 30 mL/kg), and the rib fracture group (created by surgical transection of the 6

resultsA total of 21 animals completed the full protocol (7 per group). There was no significant difference in detection rates among the three examination methods (

conclusionPortable handheld DR provides detection rates comparable with mobile DR and conventional chest X-ray for thoracic trauma, with the advantages of superior image quality over conventional chest X-ray and the shortest examination time. Its user-friendly operation and high portability make it a valuable tool for emergency imaging in austere environments. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Based on diagnostic results in a beagle model of thoracic trauma, this study demonstrates that portable handheld DR can provide reliable methodological support for real-time imaging and rapid triage in harsh environments such as field and post-disaster settings.

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Portable X-RayRadiographic Image EnhancementRadiography, ThoracicThoracic InjuriesAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalDogsPneumothoraxRib Fracturescanine modeldiagnostic valueemergency rescuePortable handheld digital radiographythoracic trauma

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PMCPMC13320115

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