DESCRIPTION:
User-friendly and comprehensive, this essential resource covers all aspects of canine, feline, and equine diagnostic radiology and interpretation. It features relevant coverage of the physics of radiology, CT, and MRI, as well as valuable information on patient positioning and management, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This edition features more than 500 additional images, a new chapter on the principles of digital imaging, and expanded coverage of brain and spinal cord imaging.
New to This Edition:
- NEW chapter on MR spinal imaging provides the latest information on the diagnosis of spinal cord disease through the use of CT and MRI.
- NEW information on digital imaging covers the newest advances in digital imaging.
- Updated coverage of procedures such as the esophagram, upper GI examination, excretory urography, and cystography helps in determining when and how these procedures are performed in today""s practice.
- Revised chapters on basic interpretation make information easier to find, with in-depth discussions of the principles of image acquisition and interpretation, radiography, radiation safety, and basic coverage of normal variants.
CONTENTS:
Section I: Physics and Principles of Interpretation
1. Radiation Physics and Protection
2. Digital Images and Digital Radiographic Image Capture
3. Physics of Ultrasound Imaging
4. Physics of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
5. Introduction to Radiographic Interpretation
Section II: The Axial Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine
6. Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton
7. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton
8. Canine and Feline Skull, Nasal Cavity and Sinuses
9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Canine and Feline Brain Disease
10. Equine Skull, Nasal Cavity and Sinuses
11. Canine and Feline Vertebrae
12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease NEW!
Section III: The Appendicular Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine
13. Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton
14. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton
15. Canine and Feline Orthopedic Diseases
16. Canine and Feline Fracture Healing and Complications
17. Canine and Feline Bone Tumors vs. Bone Infections
18. Canine and Feline Joint Disease
19. Equine Stifle and Tarsus
20. Equine Carpus
21. Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus
22. Equine Metacarpophalangeal (Metatarsophalangeal) Joint
23. Equine Phalanges
24. Equine Navicular Bone
Section IV: Thoracic Cavity: Canine, Feline, and Equine
25. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax
26. Canine and Feline Upper Airway and Trachea
27. Canine and Feline Esophagus
28. Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall
29. Canine and Feline Diaphragm
30. Canine Mediastinum
31. Canine Pleural Space
32. Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System
33. Canine and Feline Lung
34. Equine Lower Respiratory System
Section V: Abdominal Cavity: Canine and Feline
35. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen
36. Peritoneal Space
37. Liver and Spleen
38. Kidneys and Ureters
39. Urinary Bladder
40. Urethra
41. Prostate Gland
42. Uterus, Ovaries and Testes
43. Stomach
44. Small Bowel
45. Large Bowel