Improve your radiographic interpretation skills, regardless of your level of experience with Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 8th Edition, your one-stop resource for understanding the principles of radiographic technique and interpretation for dogs, cats, and horses. Within this bestselling text, high-quality radiographic images accompany clear coverage of diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, MRI, and CT. User-friendly direction helps you develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest advances in the field, expand the number of image examples, and include a new ebook with every new print purchase!
1. Thrall’s Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of Contributors - p. v 7. Preface - p. viii 8. Acknowledgement - p. ix 9. Multimedia Resources - p. xii 10. Videos - p. xii 11. Chapter Quizzes - p. xii 12. Section I. Physics and Principles of Interpretation - p. 1 13. Chapter 1. Radiation Protection and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology - p. 2 14. Chapter 2. Digital Radiographic Imaging - p. 22 15. Chapter 3. Physics of Ultrasound Imaging - p. 40 16. Chapter 4. Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging - p. 55 17. Chapter 5. Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging - p. 76 18. Chapter 6. Radiographic Interpretation - p. 90 19. Chapter 7. Errors and Pitfalls in Radiographic Interpretation - p. 100 20. Section II. The Axial Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine - p. 107 21. Chapter 8. Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton - p. 110 22. Chapter 9. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton - p. 123 23. Chapter 10. Canine and Feline Dental Disease - p. 137 24. Chapter 11. The Skull and Nasal Cavities: Canine and Feline - p. 165 25. Chapter 12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomographic Features of Brain Disease in Small Animals - p. 187 26. Chapter 13. The Equine Head - p. 217 27. Chapter 14. Radiography and Myelography of the Canine and Feline Vertebrae - p. 244 28. Chapter 15. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease - p. 279 29. Normal Appearance Of The Spine On Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging - p. 279 30. Intervertebral Disc Disease - p. 282 31. Cervical Spondylomyelopathy - p. 291 32. Cystic Changes Of The Spine - p. 294 33. Spinal Tumors - p. 296 34. Myelomalacia - p. 303 35. Vascular Pathology - p. 304 36. Spinal Trauma - p. 305 37. Inflammatory/Infectious Conditions - p. 305 38. Vertebral Anomalies - p. 307 39. Syringomyelia - p. 308 40. Section III. The Appendicular Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine - p. 318 41. Chapter 16. Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton - p. 320 42. Chapter 17. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton and Radiographic Features of Bone Tumors - p. 348 43. Chapter 18. Orthopedic Diseases of Young and Growing Dogs and Cats - p. 365 44. Chapter 19. Fracture Healing and Complications - p. 384 45. Chapter 20. Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats - p. 401 46. Chapter 21. The Equine Stifle - p. 428 47. Chapter 22. Equine Tarsus - p. 449 48. Chapter 23. Equine Carpus - p. 470 49. Chapter 24. Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus - p. 489 50. Chapter 25. Equine Fetlock Joint - p. 511 51. Chapter 26. Equine Pastern - p. 530 52. Chapter 27. Equine Foot - p. 543 53. Section IV. The Thoracic Cavity Canine, Feline and Equine - p. 576 54. Chapter 28. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax - p. 578 55. Chapter 29. Canine and Feline Larynx and Trachea - p. 592 56. Chapter 30. Pharynx, Upper Esophageal Sphincter, and Esophagus - p. 608 57. CHAPTER 31. Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall - p. 631 58. Chapter 32. Canine and Feline Diaphragm - p. 646 59. Chapter 33. Canine and Feline Mediastinum - p. 662 60. Chapter 34. Canine and Feline Pleural Space - p. 686 61. Chapter 35. Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System - p. 702 62. Chapter 36. Canine and Feline Lung - p. 724 63. Chapter 37. Equine Thorax - p. 746 64. Section V. Abdominal Cavity: Canine and Feline - p. 761 65. Chapter 38. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen - p. 764 66. Chapter 39. Peritoneal Space - p. 778 67. Chapter 40. Liver and Spleen - p. 805 68. Chapter 41. Kidneys and Ureters - p. 837 69. Chapter 42. Urinary Bladder and Urethra - p. 860 70. Chapter 43. Prostate Gland - p. 884 71. Chapter 44. Uterus, Ovaries, Vagina, and Testes - p. 894 72. Chapter 45. Stomach - p. 923 73. Chapter 46. Small Bowel - p. 956 74. Chapter 47. Large Bowel - p. 986 75. Index - p. 999
Improve your radiographic interpretation skills, regardless of your level of experience with Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 8th Edition, your one-stop resource for understanding the principles of radiographic technique and interpretation for dogs, cats, and horses. Within this bestselling text, high-quality radiographic images accompany clear coverage of diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, MRI, and CT. User-friendly direction helps you develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest advances in the field, expand the number of image examples, and include a new ebook with every new print purchase!
1. Thrall’s Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of Contributors - p. v 7. Preface - p. viii 8. Acknowledgement - p. ix 9. Multimedia Resources - p. xii 10. Videos - p. xii 11. Chapter Quizzes - p. xii 12. Section I. Physics and Principles of Interpretation - p. 1 13. Chapter 1. Radiation Protection and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology - p. 2 14. Chapter 2. Digital Radiographic Imaging - p. 22 15. Chapter 3. Physics of Ultrasound Imaging - p. 40 16. Chapter 4. Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging - p. 55 17. Chapter 5. Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging - p. 76 18. Chapter 6. Radiographic Interpretation - p. 90 19. Chapter 7. Errors and Pitfalls in Radiographic Interpretation - p. 100 20. Section II. The Axial Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine - p. 107 21. Chapter 8. Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton - p. 110 22. Chapter 9. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton - p. 123 23. Chapter 10. Canine and Feline Dental Disease - p. 137 24. Chapter 11. The Skull and Nasal Cavities: Canine and Feline - p. 165 25. Chapter 12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomographic Features of Brain Disease in Small Animals - p. 187 26. Chapter 13. The Equine Head - p. 217 27. Chapter 14. Radiography and Myelography of the Canine and Feline Vertebrae - p. 244 28. Chapter 15. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease - p. 279 29. Normal Appearance Of The Spine On Computed Tomography And Magnetic Resonance Imaging - p. 279 30. Intervertebral Disc Disease - p. 282 31. Cervical Spondylomyelopathy - p. 291 32. Cystic Changes Of The Spine - p. 294 33. Spinal Tumors - p. 296 34. Myelomalacia - p. 303 35. Vascular Pathology - p. 304 36. Spinal Trauma - p. 305 37. Inflammatory/Infectious Conditions - p. 305 38. Vertebral Anomalies - p. 307 39. Syringomyelia - p. 308 40. Section III. The Appendicular Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine - p. 318 41. Chapter 16. Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton - p. 320 42. Chapter 17. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton and Radiographic Features of Bone Tumors - p. 348 43. Chapter 18. Orthopedic Diseases of Young and Growing Dogs and Cats - p. 365 44. Chapter 19. Fracture Healing and Complications - p. 384 45. Chapter 20. Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats - p. 401 46. Chapter 21. The Equine Stifle - p. 428 47. Chapter 22. Equine Tarsus - p. 449 48. Chapter 23. Equine Carpus - p. 470 49. Chapter 24. Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus - p. 489 50. Chapter 25. Equine Fetlock Joint - p. 511 51. Chapter 26. Equine Pastern - p. 530 52. Chapter 27. Equine Foot - p. 543 53. Section IV. The Thoracic Cavity Canine, Feline and Equine - p. 576 54. Chapter 28. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax - p. 578 55. Chapter 29. Canine and Feline Larynx and Trachea - p. 592 56. Chapter 30. Pharynx, Upper Esophageal Sphincter, and Esophagus - p. 608 57. CHAPTER 31. Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall - p. 631 58. Chapter 32. Canine and Feline Diaphragm - p. 646 59. Chapter 33. Canine and Feline Mediastinum - p. 662 60. Chapter 34. Canine and Feline Pleural Space - p. 686 61. Chapter 35. Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System - p. 702 62. Chapter 36. Canine and Feline Lung - p. 724 63. Chapter 37. Equine Thorax - p. 746 64. Section V. Abdominal Cavity: Canine and Feline - p. 761 65. Chapter 38. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen - p. 764 66. Chapter 39. Peritoneal Space - p. 778 67. Chapter 40. Liver and Spleen - p. 805 68. Chapter 41. Kidneys and Ureters - p. 837 69. Chapter 42. Urinary Bladder and Urethra - p. 860 70. Chapter 43. Prostate Gland - p. 884 71. Chapter 44. Uterus, Ovaries, Vagina, and Testes - p. 894 72. Chapter 45. Stomach - p. 923 73. Chapter 46. Small Bowel - p. 956 74. Chapter 47. Large Bowel - p. 986 75. Index - p. 999
