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.
Table of Contents
1 Radiation Protection and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology2 Digital Radiographic Imaging3 Physics of Ultrasound Imaging4 Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging5 Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging6 Radiographic Interpretation7 Errors and Pitfalls in Radiographic Interpretation8 Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton9 Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton10 Canine and Feline Dental Disease11 The Skull and Nasal Cavities: Canine and Feline12 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomographic Features of Brain Disease in Small Animals13 The Equine Head14 Radiography and Myelography of the Canine and Feline Vertebrae15 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease16 Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton17 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton and Radiographic Features of Bone Tumors18 Orthopedic Diseases of Young and Growing Dogs and Cats19 Fracture Healing and Complications20 Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats21 The Equine Stifle22 Equine Tarsus23 Equine Carpus24 Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus25 Equine Fetlock Joint26 Equine Pastern27 Equine Foot28 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax29 Canine and Feline Larynx and Trachea30 Pharynx, Upper Esophageal Sphincter, and Esophagus31 Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall32 Canine and Feline Diaphragm33 Canine and Feline Mediastinum34 Canine and Feline Pleural Space35 Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System36 Canine and Feline Lung37 Equine Thorax38 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen39 Peritoneal Space40 Liver and Spleen41 Kidneys and Ureters42 Urinary Bladder and Urethra43 Prostate Gland44 Uterus, Ovaries, Vagina, and Testes45 Stomach46 Small Bowel47 Large Bowel
