Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology

Section I: Physics and Principles of Interpretation 1. Radiation Protection and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology 2. Digital Radiographic Imaging 3. Physics of Ultrasound Imaging 4. Physics of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging 5. Radiographic, CT and MR Contrast Media 6. Introduction to Radiographic Interpretation

Section II: The Axial Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine 7. Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton 8. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton 9. The Cranial and Nasal Cavities: Canine and Feline 10. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Brain Disease in Small Animals 11. The Equine Head 12. The Canine and Feline Vertebrae 13. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease

Section III: The Appendicular Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine 14. Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton 15. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton 16. Orthopedic Diseases of Young and Growing Dogs and Cats 17. Fracture Healing and Complications 18. Radiographic Features of Bone Tumors and Bone Infections 19. Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats 20. The Equine Stifle and Tarsus 21. The Equine Carpus 22. The Equine Metacarpal and Metatarsal Regions 23. The Equine Metacarpophalangeal and Metatarsophalangeal Articulation 24. The Equine Phalanges 25. The Equine Navicular Bone

Section IV: Thoracic Cavity: Canine, Feline, and Equine 26. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax 27. The Pharnyx, Larynx, and Trachea 28. Canine and Feline Esophagus 29. The Thoracic Wall 30. The Diaphragm 31. The Mediastinum 32. The Pleural Space 33. The Heart and Pulmonary Vessels 34. The Canine and Feline

Dr. Thrall graduated from the Purdue University Veterinary School in 1969 and completed Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Colorado State University in 1971 and 1974, respectively. He held faculty positions at the University of Georgia and the University of Pennsylvania before spending 30 years on the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine of North Carolina State University. Following nearly two-years on the faculty of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, he returned to North Carolina State University where he holds a part time faculty appointment as Clinical Professor. Dr. Thrall is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology in both diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. Dr. Thrall's primary imaging interests are CT and MRI, particularly relating to tumor morphology and tumor physiology