DESCRIPTION:
Improve your radiographic interpretation skills, regardless of your level of experience with Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 8th Edition, your one-stop resource for understanding the principles of radiographic technique and interpretation for dogs, cats, and horses. Within this bestselling text, high-quality radiographic images accompany clear coverage of diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, MRI, and CT. User-friendly direction helps you develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest advances in the field, expand the number of image examples, and include a new ebook with every new print purchase! UPDATED! User-friendly content helps you develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities.
- NEW! The latest digital imaging information helps you stay up to date with the latest advances in the field.
- NEW! An ebook version, included with every new print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Also included are videos, quizzes, and additional image examples of the most common diseases.
- UPDATED! Current coverage of the principles of radiographic technique and interpretation for the most seen species in private veterinary practices and veterinary teaching hospitals includes the cat, dog, and horse.
- Coverage of special imaging 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.
- Content on abdominal ultrasound imaging helps in deciding on a diagnostic plan and interpreting common ultrasound findings.
- An atlas of normal radiographic anatomy in each section makes it easier to recognize abnormal radiographic findings. High-quality radiographic images clarify key concepts and interpretation principles.
CONTENTS:
Section I. Physics and Principles of Interpretation
Chapter 1. Radiation Protection and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
Chapter 2. Digital Radiographic Imaging
Chapter 3. Physics of Ultrasound Imaging
Chapter 4. Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Chapter 5. Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging
Chapter 6. Radiographic Interpretation
Chapter 7. Errors and Pitfalls in Radiographic Interpretation
Section II. The Axial Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine
Chapter 8. Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton
Chapter 9. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton
Chapter 10. Canine and Feline Dental Disease
Chapter 11. The Skull and Nasal Cavities: Canine and Feline
Chapter 12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomographic Features of Brain Disease in Small Animals
Chapter 13. The Equine Head
Chapter 14. Radiography and Myelography of the Canine and Feline Vertebrae
Chapter 15. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease
Section III. The Appendicular Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine
Chapter 16. Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton
Chapter 17. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton and Radiographic Features of Bone Tumors
Chapter 18. Orthopedic Diseases of Young and Growing Dogs and Cats
Chapter 19. Fracture Healing and Complications
Chapter 20. Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats
Chapter 21. The Equine Stifle
Chapter 22. Equine Tarsus
Chapter 23. Equine Carpus
Chapter 24. Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus
Chapter 25. Equine Fetlock Joint
Chapter 26. Equine Pastern
Chapter 27. Equine Foot
Section IV. The Thoracic Cavity Canine, Feline and Equine
Chapter 28. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax
Chapter 29. Canine and Feline Larynx and Trachea
Chapter 30. Pharynx, Upper Esophageal Sphincter, and Esophagus
CHAPTER 31. Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall
Chapter 32. Canine and Feline Diaphragm
Chapter 33. Canine and Feline Mediastinum
Chapter 34. Canine and Feline Pleural Space
Chapter 35. Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System
Chapter 36. Canine and Feline Lung
Chapter 37. Equine Thorax
Section V. Abdominal Cavity: Canine and Feline
Chapter 38. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen
Chapter 39. Peritoneal Space
Chapter 40. Liver and Spleen
Chapter 41. Kidneys and Ureters
Chapter 42. Urinary Bladder and Urethra
Chapter 43. Prostate Gland
Chapter 44. Uterus, Ovaries, Vagina, and Testes
Chapter 45. Stomach
Chapter 46. Small Bowel
Chapter 47. Large Bowel
