Radiography of the Dog and Cat - Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs

Radiography of the Dog and Cat
 
A convenient and authoritative quick-reference guide to help you get the most from radiography of dogs and cats.
 
In the newly revised second edition of Radiography of the Dog and Cat: Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs, the authors deliver 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.
 
Readers of the book will also find:
* 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.
 

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.

List of contents

About the Companion Website vii
 
Introduction VIII
 
Chapter 1: X- Rays 1
 
Introduction 2
 
X-ray machine 4
 
Image receptors 10
 
Geometry of the x-ray beam 16
 
X-ray interactions with matter 20
 
Radiographic density 24
 
Opacity 27
 
Radiographic contrast 31
 
Radiographic detail 34
 
Technique chart 39
 
Radiograph storage and distribution 42
 
Radiation safety 44
 
Chapter 2: Radiographs 51
 
Introduction - plan for success 52
 
Positioning guide 55
 
Artifacts 83
 
Contrast radiography 102
 
Procedures in contrast radiography 105
 
Alimentary tract contrast studies 106
 
Urogenital contrast studies 113
 
Cardiovascular contrast studies 118
 
Neurologic contrast studies 121
 
Head contrast studies 126
 
Miscellaneous contrast studies 128
 
Reading radiographs 131
 
Chapter 3: Thorax 137
 
Introduction 138
 
Radiographic views of the thorax 140
 
Patient factors 141
 
Thoracic wall 143
 
Diaphragm 149
 
Pleura and Pleural Space 155
 
Mediastinum 164
 
Esophagus 172
 
Heart 179
 
Major vessels 194
 
Congenital heart disease 196
 
Acquired heart disease 201
 
Trachea 207
 
Lungs 213
 
Specific lung diseases 231
 
Differential diagnoses for thorax 247
 
Chapter 4: Abdomen 269
 
Introduction to abdominal radiography 270
 
Patient factors 274
 
Abdominal cavity 274
 
Liver 283
 
Spleen 290
 
Pancreas 293
 
Gastrointestinal tract 295
 
Stomach 296
 
Small intestine 309
 
Large intestine 318
 
Urogenital tract 328
 
Kidneys and ureters 329
 
Urinary bladder 341
 
Urethra 352
 
Male genital system 356
 
Female genital system 361
 
Hermaphroditism 364
 
Adrenal glands 365
 
Differential diagnoses for abdomen 367
 
Chapter 5: Musculoskeleton 387
 
Introduction to musculoskeletal radiography 389
 
Soft tissues 390
 
Orthopedic anatomic considerations 391
 
Bone response to disease or injury 393
 
Bone production 402
 
Bone loss 403
 
Fractures 405
 
Osteomyelitis 412
 
Osseous neoplasia 414
 
Benign conditions of bone 416
 
Congenital and developmental abnormalities 417
 
Joints 427
 
Joint diseases 428
 
Appendicular skeleton 433
 
Shoulder 433
 
Elbow 437
 
Carpus 447
 
Digits 449
 
Pelvis 452
 
Stifle 464
 
Tarsus 473
 
Axial skeleton 477
 
Vertebral column 477
 
Spinal abnormalities 481
 
Head and neck 495
 
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 508
 
Teeth 509
 
Salivary glands and nasolacrimal duct 511
 
Pharynx and larynx 512
 
Differential diagnoses for musculoskeleton 514
 
Glossary of Radiologic Terms 527
 
Index 553

About the author

The Authors M.C. Muhlbauer, DVM, MS, DACVR is a veterinary radiologist with over 30 years of experience in teaching and performing diagnostic imaging. He is owner and president of Veterinary Imaging Specialists in Venice, Florida, USA. S.K. Kneller, DVM, MS, DACVR retired as Associate Professor Emeritus from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in Urbana in 2007 after over 32 years and since then has served as Locum Tenens at eight different North American veterinary colleges and as Adjunct Instructor at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, Glendale, Arizona, USA.

Summary

Radiography of the Dog and Cat

A convenient and authoritative quick-reference guide to help you get the most from radiography of dogs and cats.

In the newly revised second edition of Radiography of the Dog and Cat: Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs, the authors deliver 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.

Readers of the book will also find:
* 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.

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.

Product details

• Authors: S K Kneller, S. K. Kneller, Kneller S. K., Muhlbauer, M C Muhlbauer, M. C. Muhlbauer, M. C. (Veterinary Imaging Specialists Muhlbauer, M. C. Kneller Muhlbauer, Muhlbauer M. C.
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9781119564737
• ISBN: 978-1-119-56473-7
• No. of pages: 576
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; Veterinärmedizin, veterinary medicine, Veterinärmedizin / Hunde u. Katzen, Veterinary Medicine - Dogs & Cats, Radiographie, Veterinärmedizin / bildgebende Verfahren, Veterinary Imaging