Diagnostic Imaging of Dogs and Cats

Diagnostic Imaging of Dogs and Cats

The book Diagnostic Imaging of Dogs and Cats is the first of three volumes in the Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging series, focusing on veterinary diagnostic imaging and the new technologies available to help diagnose and pinpoint disease in dogs and cats. More than a textbook, this resource is designed to be a valuable tool for self-directed learning. Its consistent organization and well-referenced, extremely thorough text takes the reader through normal anatomy and positioning, followed by imaging for specific structures.

General observations and specific problems are discussed including trauma/fracture, infection, and neoplasm. In addition to its focus on radiology, discussions of supplementary imaging are presented where appropriate. Additional imaging includes ultrasound, CT, and MRI.

In veterinary medicine, the two most important imaging modalities are radiography and ultrasound. Used alone or in combination, they allow the examination of almost any organ or body part. In addition, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear medicine are now available at most veterinary schools and are increasingly common in referral practices.

This handbook provides an overview of diagnostic imaging—predominantly radiology and ultrasonography—as it pertains to general small animal practice. Important principles and key abnormalities are outlined for each body part.  Download More: Practical Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging 2nd Edition

Part I addresses the process of image interpretation. Part II describes the imaging of the musculoskeletal system. Part III explores the unique demands of imaging the thorax and the abdomen and includes a chapter on abdominal ultrasound. Part IV displays the imaging challenges of specific canine and feline cases along with their diagnostic outcomes. The final section, Part V, contains a concise Index of Figures for easy reference to visual support; an imaging-specific Glossary of Terms; a list of Suggested Reading resources for more in-depth study; and a helpful Subject Index for quick access to particular conditions, techniques, and cases.

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