Radiography of the Dog and Cat

About the Companion Website, ixAcknowledgment, xiIntroduction, xiiiChapter 1: Interpretation of Radiographs, 3Musculoskeleton, 4Thorax, 12Abdomen, 27Chapter 2: Making Quality Radiographs, 43Production and use of diagnostic x-rays, 44Positioning guide, 59Interpreting radiographs, 82Scope of diagnostic imaging, 85Chapter 3: Contrast Radiography, 87Indications for contrast radiography, 88Types of contrast media, 88Adverse effects associated with contrast media, 89Contrast radiography procedures, 91Chapter 4: Musculoskeleton, 123Normal radiographic anatomy, 125General, 125Bone development, 128Sesamoid bones, 130Variable ossifi cation centers, 132Joints, 133Skull, 146Diseases and disorders, 152Bone production, 152Bone loss, 156Benign conditions, 157Fractures, 161Hypertrophic osteopathy (HO), 171Osteomyelitis, 171Osseous neoplasia, 174Soft tissues, 177Appendicular skeleton, 180Axial skeleton, 232Differential diagnoses, 264General bone, 264Joints, 267Spine, 268Skull, 271Pharynx and larynx abnormalities, 273Chapter 5: Thorax, 275Normal radiographic anatomy, 277Thoracic wall, 277Diaphragm, 279Pleura and pleural space, 279Mediastinum, 280Esophagus, 282Heart and major vessels, 284Trachea, 290Bronchi, 290Lungs, 291Diseases and disorders, 294Thoracic wall, 294Diaphragm, 297Pleura and pleural space, 299Mediastinum, 304Esophagus, 306Heart and major vessels, 312Trachea and bronchi, 335Lungs, 341Differential diagnoses, 356Thoracic wall, 356Diaphragm, 357Pleura and pleural space, 358Mediastinum, 360Esophagus, 362Cardiac silhouette, 364Major vessels, 368Trachea, 369Lungs, 371Chapter 6: Abdomen, 377Normal radiographic anatomy, 379Peritoneal and retroperitoneal spaces, 379Liver, 380Gall bladder/biliary system, 381Spleen, 381Pancreas, 383Gastrointestinal tract, 383Urinary tract, 388Adrenal glands, 390Male genital system, 391Female genital system, 393Diseases and disorders, 393Peritoneal hernia, 393Liver, 394Gall bladder/biliary system, 396Spleen, 397Pancreas, 398Gastrointestinal tract,

M.C. Muhlbauer, DVM, MS, DACVR, is President and CEO of Veterinary Imaging Specialists, PC.S.K. Kneller, DVM, MS, DACVR, is Associate Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

"I reckon that if you adopt the recommended and very logical approach, you will become a real champion in radiography interpretation. Are you ready for the challenge?." ("Tomorrow's vets", 1 September 2013)

"It may be used as either a quick reference on the job, or for more in-depth information on specific disorders, and is arranged by sections describing the basics of radiographic anatomy and interpretation. Checklists for evaluation, charts, line drawings and visuals, and discussions of both analog and digital radiography systems provide concrete techniques for improving radiographs and diagnosis from them, making this a 'must' reference for any vet student or practicing technician." (Midwest Book Reviews, 1 October 2013)"I reckon that if you adopt the recommended and very logical approach, you will become a real champion in radiography interpretation. Are you ready for the challenge?." (Tomorrow's vets, 1 September 2013)