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Table 2 Evaluation of digital radiographic findings

From: Experimental Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniaechallenge in swine: Comparison of computed tomographic and radiographic findings during disease

Finding

Points

Heart shadow/visible diaphragmatic shadow

0

No increased tissue density around bronchi

0

No shading of the lung tissue

0

Heart shadow/diaphragmatic shadow visible, but superimposed by diffuse opacities

1

Mild increase in tissue density around bronchi

1

Mild diffuse shading of the lung tissue

1

Heart shadow/diaphragmatic shadow not visible

2

Severe increase in tissue density around bronchi

2

Severe diffuse shading of the lung tissue

2

Well-defined areas of high density

3