ANIMAL POSITIONING FOR IN-VIVO IMAGING

摘要

The present invention relates to a positioning device (20) for preparing a female animal for preclinical in-vivo imaging using a contrast agent. The positioning device comprises a support element (22) for supporting a dorsal trunk region (23) of the female animal in a dorsal recumbent position. The support element (22) is furthermore adapted in shape for posteriorly tilting the pelvis of the female animal. In further aspects, the present invention relates to systems and methods for preparing a female animal for preclinical in-vivo imaging using a contrast agent. In yet further aspects, the present invention relates to the use of devices according to the invention for assisting in urethral catheterization of a female animal and the use of such devices for imaging a female animal while flushing the bladder of said female animal with a double-lumen catheter.