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Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Dog and Cat - E-Book

Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Dog and Cat - E-Book

J. Kevin Kealy | Hester McAllister | John P. Graham

(2010)

Abstract

Interpret diagnostic images accurately with Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition. Written by veterinary experts J. Kevin Kealy, Hester McAllister, and John P. Graham, this concise guide covers the principles of diagnostic radiology and ultransonography and includes clear, complete instruction in image interpretation. It illustrates the normal anatomy of body systems, and then uses numbered points to describe radiologic signs of abnormalities. It also includes descriptions of the ultrasonographic appearance of many conditions in dogs and cats. Updated with the latest on digital imaging, CT, MR, and nuclear medicine, and showing how to avoid common errors in interpretation, this book is exactly what you need to refine your diagnostic and treatment planning skills!

  • Hundreds of detailed radiographs and ultrasonograms clearly illustrate principles, aid comprehension, and help you accurately interpret your own films.
  • The normal anatomy and appearance for each body system is included so you can identify deviations from normal, such as traumatic and pathologic changes.
  • Coverage of the most common disorders associated with each body system help you interpret common and uncommon problems.
  • Coverage of radiographic principles and procedures includes density, contrast, detail, and technique, so you can produce the high-quality films necessary for accurate diagnosis.
  • Clinical signs help you arrive at a clinical diagnosis.
  • An emphasis on developing a standardized approach to viewing radiographs and ultrasonograms ensures that you do not overlook elements of the image that may affect proper diagnosis.
  • Complete coverage of diagnostic imaging of small animals includes all modalities and echocardiography, all in a comprehensive, single-source reference.
  • Discussions of ultrasound-guided biopsy technique help you perform one of the most useful, minimally invasive diagnostic procedures.
  • Single chapters cover all aspects of specific body compartments and systems for a logical organization and easy cross-referencing.
  • Coverage of different imaging modalities for individual diseases/disorders is closely integrated in the text and allows easier comprehension.
  • A consistent style, terminology, and content results from the fact that all chapters are written by the same authors.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover\r Cover
Diagnostic Radiology and Ultrasonography of the Dog and Cat\r iii
Copyright\r iv
Dedication\r v
Preface vii
Acknowledgments ix
Contents x
Chapter one - The Radiograph 1
DENSITY AND OPACITY 1
CONTRAST 5
FACTORS AFFECTING IMAGE QUALITY 5
RADIOLOGIC CHANGES 5
STANDARD VIEWS 5
BEAM DIRECTION 6
TECHNIQUE 6
CONTRAST MEDIA 7
VIEWING THE RADIOGRAPH 7
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY 8
ULTRASOUND 10
REFERENCES 22
Chapter two - The Abdomen 23
THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY 23
THE ABDOMINAL WALL 33
THE RETROPERITONEAL SPACE 36
THE LIVER 38
THE GALLBLADDER 49
THE SPLEEN 50
THE PANCREAS 57
THE ALIMENTARY TRACT 65
THE ESOPHAGUS 65
THE STOMACH 75
THE SMALL INTESTINE 94
THE LARGE INTESTINE 110
THE ADRENAL GLANDS 123
THE URINARY SYSTEM 126
THE KIDNEYS 126
THE URETERS 144
THE BLADDER 150
THE URETHRA 169
THE MALE GENITAL TRACT 172
THE PENIS 172
THE TESTES 172
THE PROSTATE GLAND 175
THE FEMALE GENITAL TRACT 181
THE UTERUS 181
THE OVARIES 191
THE VAGINA 192
THE MAMMARY GLAND 192
REFERENCES 195
Chapter three - The Thorax 199
THE PHARYNX, LARYNX, AND HYOID APPARATUS 199
THE TRACHEA 202
THE THORACIC CAVITY 208
THE SKIN 208
THE BRONCHI 217
THE LUNGS 221
THE DIAPHRAGM 249
THE PLEURAE 257
THE MEDIASTINUM 270
THE THORACIC WALL 278
THE SPINE 279
THE RIBS 279
THE STERNUM 279
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 282
REFERENCES 346
Chapter four - Bones and Joints 351
BONES 351
JOINTS 360
REFERENCES 444
Chapter five - The Skull and Vertebral Column 447
THE SKULL 447
THE NASAL CHAMBERS 464
THE PARANASAL SINUSES 468
THE AUDITORY SYSTEM 472
THE EYE 478
THE TEETH 480
THE SALIVARY GLANDS 486
THE NASOLACRIMAL DUCTS 487
THE BRAIN 487
THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN 496
THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISKS 513
REFERENCES 539
Chapter six - Soft Tissues 543
CALCIFICATION (MINERALIZATION) 543
ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA 543
FASCIAL PLANES 543
SOFT TISSUE PATHOLOGY 544
CERVICAL SOFT TISSUES 545
THYROID GLAND 545
THE PARATHYROID GLANDS 547
MUSCLES 548
LYMPH NODES 550
ULTRASOUND-GUIDED ASPIRATION AND BIOPSY 551
REFERENCES 562
Index 563
Color Plates\r I