By M. C. Muhlbauer and S. K. Kneller
Radiography of the Dog and Cat: Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs, 2nd Edition delivers a thorough update to a celebrated reference manual for all veterinary personnel, student to specialist, involved with canine and feline radiography. The book takes a straightforward approach to the fundamentals of radiography and provides easy-to-follow explanations of key points and concepts. Hundreds of new images have been added covering normal radiographic anatomy and numerous diseases and disorders.
Perfect for veterinary practitioners and students, the second edition of Radiography of the Dog and Cat: Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs is also a valuable handbook for veterinary technical staff seeking a one-stop reference for dog and cat radiography.
Features
Features:
- An expanded positioning guide along with images of properly positioned radiographs.
- Numerous examples of radiographic artifacts with explanations of their causes and remedies.
- Detailed explanations of many contrast radiography procedures, including indications, contraindications, and common pitfalls.
- Comprehensive treatments of Musculoskeletal, Thoracic, and Abdominal body parts, including both normal and abnormal radiographic appearances and variations in body types.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
About the Companion Website
Introduction
X-Rays
Introduction
X-ray machine
Image receptors
Geometry of the x-ray beam
X-ray interactions with matter
Radiographic density
Opacity
Radiographic contrast
Radiographic detail
Technique chart
Radiograph storage and distribution
Radiation safety
Radiographs
Introduction – plan for success
Positioning guide
Artifacts
Contrast radiography
Procedures in contrast radiography
Alimentary tract contrast studies
Urogenital contrast studies
Cardiovascular contrast studies
Neurologic contrast studies
Head contrast studies
Miscellaneous contrast studies
Reading radiographs
Thorax
Introduction
Radiographic views of the thorax
Patient factors
Thoracic wall
Diaphragm
Pleura and Pleural Space
Mediastinum
Esophagus
Heart
Major vessels
Congenital heart disease
Acquired heart disease
Trachea
Lungs
Specific lung diseases
Differential diagnoses for thorax
Abdomen
Introduction to abdominal radiography
Patient factors
Abdominal cavity
Liver
Spleen
Pancreas
Gastrointestinal tract
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Urogenital tract
Kidneys and ureters
Urinary bladder
Urethra
Male genital system
Female genital system
Hermaphroditism
Adrenal glands
Differential diagnoses for abdomen
Musculoskeleton
Introduction to musculoskeletal radiography
Soft tissues
Orthopedic anatomic considerations
Bone response to disease or injury
Bone production
Bone loss
Fractures
Osteomyelitis
Osseous neoplasia
Benign conditions of bone
Congenital and developmental abnormalities
Joints
Joint diseases
Appendicular skeleton
Shoulder
Elbow
Carpus
Digits
Pelvis
Stifle
Tarsus
Axial skeleton
Vertebral column
Spinal abnormalities
Head and neck
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Teeth
Salivary glands and nasolacrimal duct
Pharynx and larynx
Differential diagnoses for musculoskeleton
Glossary of Radiologic Terms
Index
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