Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology
- 7th Edition - December 27, 2016
- Author: Donald E. Thrall
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 8 2 4 7 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 4 8 2 4 6 - 2
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Learn the latest advances in veterinary diagnostic radiology! Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 7th Edition, is a one-stop resource covering 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 to develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This new edition has been thoroughly revised to include important advances in the field, information about contrast media, dental radiography, and more!
- Coverage of ultrasound imaging procedures such as the esophagram, upper GI examination, excretory urography, and cystography helps in determining when and how these procedures are performed in today’s practice.
- Rewritten chapters on basic interpretation emphasizes radiography, radiation safety, superficial coverage of normal variants, and will include more in-depth information on the framework for interpretation.
- An atlas of normal radiographic anatomy in each section makes it easier to recognize abnormal radiographic findings.
- High-quality radiographic images clarify key concepts and interpretation principles.
- Up-to-date coverage of the most commonly seen species in private veterinary practices and veterinary teaching hospitals includes the cat, dog, and horse.
- Cover image
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Section I Physics and Principles of Interpretation
- Introduction
- 1 Radiation Protection and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
- Basic Properties of X-Rays
- Radiation Protection
- Production of X-Rays
- Interaction of Radiation With Matter
- Basic Concept of Making a Radiograph
- Factors Affecting Image Detail
- Distortion
- Factors Affecting Contrast
- Film Processing
- References
- 2 Digital Radiographic Imaging
- What Is Digital Radiographic Imaging?
- The Digital Image File
- The Components of a Digital Image
- Digital Radiography Acquisition Hardware
- Image Processing and Viewing
- Digital Versus Analog Imaging
- Improved Image Accessibility and Consolidated Image Storage
- Artifacts
- References
- 3 Canine and Feline Dental Radiographic Technique
- Dental Nomenclature
- Projection Geometry
- Making Dental Radiographs
- References
- 4 Physics of Ultrasound Imaging
- Physical Principles of Ultrasound Waves
- Ultrasound Wave Interaction With Matter
- Transducers
- Display
- Basic Scanner Controls
- Principles of Interpretation
- Artifacts
- Doppler Techniques
- Doppler Modes
- Doppler Artifacts
- References
- 5 Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- The Role of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Veterinary Practice
- Image Formation: General Concepts
- Computed Tomography
- Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- References
- 6 Radiographic, Computed Tomography, and Magnetic Resonance Contrast Media
- Introduction
- Radiographic Contrast Media
- Barium Contrast Agents
- Iodine–Based Contrast Media
- Negative Contrast Agents
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Media
- Ultrasound Contrast Media
- References
- 7 Introduction to Radiographic Interpretation
- Image Formation and Differential Absorption
- Radiographic Opacities
- Radiographic Geometry and Thinking in Three Dimensions
- Role of Perception in Interpretation
- References
- Section II The Axial Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine
- Introduction
- 8 Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton
- References
- 9 Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton
- Skull
- Spine
- References
- 10 Canine and Feline Dental Disease
- Normal Radiographic Anatomy
- Dental Nomenclature
- Orientation of Images
- Tooth and Supporting Structures
- Dental Radiology: Disease Processes
- Periodontal Disease
- Diseases of the Tooth Surface
- Endodontic Disease
- Tooth Resorption
- Tooth Trauma
- Odontogenic Cysts
- Dentigerous Cysts
- Eruption Cysts
- Periapical Cysts (Radicular Cyst)
- Lateral Periodontal Cyst
- Odontogenic Keratocyst or Canine Odontogenic Parakeratinized Cyst
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Epithelial Tumors
- References
- 11 The Cranial Nasal Cavities
- Normal Anatomy
- Congenital Anomalies
- Metabolic Anomalies
- Neoplastic Abnormalities
- Infectious Disorders
- Traumatic Injuries
- Miscellaneous Diseases
- References
- 12 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Brain Disease in Small Animals
- Basic Magnetic Resonance Examination of the Brain
- Common Intracranial Conditions in Small Animals and Their Magnetic Resonance Imaging Characteristics
- Miscellaneous Conditions
- Brain Neoplasia
- Invasive Extracranial Tumors
- Vascular Disruptions
- References
- 13 The Equine Head
- Radiography Versus Other Imaging Modalities
- Abnormalities of the Equine Head
- References
- 14 Canine and Feline Vertebrae
- Anatomic Considerations
- Anomalies of the Vertebral Column
- Fracture and Luxation
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Degenerative Conditions
- Neoplasia
- Metabolic and Unclassified Conditions
- References
- 15 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease
- Normal Appearance of the Spine on Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Cervical Spondylomyelopathy
- Cystic Changes of the Spine
- Spinal Tumors
- Myelomalacia
- Ischemic Myelopathy
- Spinal Trauma
- Inflammatory/Infectious Conditions
- Vertebral Anomalies
- Syringomyelia
- References
- Section III The Appendicular Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine
- Introduction
- 16 Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton
- References
- 17 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton
- Positioning: Dog and Cat
- Positioning: Horse
- Oblique Projections
- Aggressive Versus Nonaggressive Bone Lesions
- References
- 18 Orthopedic Diseases of Young and Growing Dogs and Cats
- Disorders Primarily Affecting Joints
- Disorders Primarily Affecting Bone
- Generalized Bone Disorders
- Epiphyseal Dysplasias
- Disorders Primarily Affecting the Metaphysis and Physis
- References
- 19 Fracture Healing and Complications in Dogs
- Bone Tissue
- Bone Healing
- Factors Affecting Bone Healing
- Promoting Fracture Healing
- Fracture Identification
- Fracture Classification
- Radiographic Evaluation of Bone Healing
- Complications
- References
- 20 Radiographic Features of Bone Tumors and Bone Infections in Dogs and Cats
- Primary Bone Tumors
- Fungal Bone Infections
- Bacterial Bone Infections
- Protozoan Bone Infections
- Metastatic Bone Cancer
- Subungual Tumors Versus Subungual Infections
- References
- 21 Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats
- Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease
- Sesamoid Bones
- Contrast Radiography of Joints
- Sesamoid Disease
- Hip Dysplasia
- Trauma Involving the Osseous Components of Joints
- Sprains Affecting Joints
- Tendons, Desmopathies
- Hypervitaminosis a
- Mucopolysaccharidosis
- Scottish Fold Chondro-Osseous Dysplasia
- Hemarthrosis
- Septic Arthritis
- Immune-Mediated Arthropathies
- The Synovium
- References
- 22 Equine Stifle and Tarsus
- The Stifle
- The Tarsus
- References
- 23 Equine Carpus
- Anatomy
- Normal Variations
- Abnormalities
- References
- 24 Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus
- Anatomy
- Normal Radiographic and Ultrasonographic Variations
- Abnormalities
- References
- 25 Equine Metacarpophalangeal and Metatarsophalangeal Joint
- Anatomy
- Radiographic Examination
- Alternative Imaging Modalities
- Radiographic Interpretation of Diseases of the Metacarpophalangeal/Metatarsophalangeal Articulation
- References
- 26 Equine Phalanges
- Technical Factors
- Normal Radiographic Anatomy (Including Variations)
- Radiographic Changes Caused by Diseases of the Phalanges
- Fracture Disease
- Infection
- Osteoarthritis
- Laminitis
- Flexural Deformity of the Interphalangeal Joints
- Osseous Cystlike Lesions
- Pedal Osteitis
- Collateral Cartilages
- Hoof Balance
- Miscellaneous Diseases Affecting the Phalanges
- References
- 27 Equine Navicular Bone
- Anatomy
- Indications for Radiography
- Preparation for Radiographic Evaluation
- Radiographic Views
- Normal Radiographic Appearance
- Navicular Disease
- Fractures
- Navicular Sepsis
- Miscellaneous Conditions
- Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Navicular Bone and Associated Soft Tissue Structures
- Magnetic Resonance and Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Navicular Bone
- References
- Section IV The Thoracic Cavity: Canine, Feline, and Equine
- Introduction
- 28 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax
- Nomenclature
- Positioning: Dog and Cat
- Positioning: Horse
- Radiographic Technique: Dog and Cat
- Radiographic Technique: Horse
- Ancillary Factors
- Interpretation Paradigm
- References
- 29 Canine and Feline Larynx and Trachea
- Anatomic Considerations: Normal Anatomy and Radiographic Technique
- Radiographic Signs of Disease
- Ultrasound
- Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- References
- 30 Canine and Feline Esophagus
- Relative Value of Radiography, Contrast Esophagraphy, Fluoroscopy, and Alternative Imaging Procedures
- Anatomy and Physiologic Considerations
- Normal Radiographic Appearance
- Survey Radiographic Abnormalities
- Contrast Esophagraphy Techniques
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Foreign Bodies
- Vascular Ring Anomalies
- Inflammatory Diseases
- Diverticula, Perforation, and Fistula Formation
- Esophageal Varices
- References
- 31 Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall
- Normal Radiographic Appearance
- Congenital and Developmental Abnormalities
- Thoracic Wall Trauma
- Rib Tumors and Infection
- Sternebral Tumors and Infection
- Soft Tissue Tumors and Infection
- Alternate Imaging of the Thoracic Wall
- References
- 32 Canine and Feline Diaphragm
- Normal Radiographic Anatomy
- Radiographic Signs of Diaphragmatic Disease
- Diaphragmatic Diseases
- References
- 33 Canine and Feline Mediastinum
- Normal Anatomy
- Pathologic Mediastinal Conditions
- References
- 34 Canine and Feline Pleural Space
- Pleural Anatomy
- Normal Radiographic Appearance of Pleura and Pleural Thickening
- Pleural Fluid
- Pneumothorax
- References
- 35 Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System
- Radiographic Signs
- References
- 36 Canine and Feline Lung
- Pulmonary Anatomy
- Radiographic Appearance of Normal Lung
- Paradigms for Assessing Pulmonary Disease
- Specific Pulmonary Conditions
- References
- 37 Equine Lower Respiratory System
- Radiographic Technique
- Normal Anatomy
- Alternative Imaging Modalities
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pleural Disease
- Mediastinal Disease
- Tracheal Disease
- Esophageal Disease
- Cardiac Disease
- References
- Section V Abdominal Cavity: Canine and Feline
- Introduction
- 38 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen
- Nomenclature
- Preparation
- Positioning—Dog and Cat
- Positioning—Horse
- Radiographic Technique—Dog and Cat
- Radiographic Technique—Horse
- Ancillary Factors
- Interpretation Paradigm
- References
- 39 Peritoneal Space
- Normal Anatomy and Imaging Procedures
- Peritoneal and Retroperitoneal Disease
- Increased Abdominal Surface Visualization
- Normal Anatomy and Imaging of the Abdominal Wall
- Pancreas
- Disease of the Pancreas
- Adrenal Glands
- References
- 40 Liver and Spleen
- Radiology of the Liver
- Radiology of the Spleen
- References
- 41 Kidneys and Ureters
- Normal Anatomy and Imaging Procedures
- Renal Diseases
- Diseases of the Ureters
- References
- 42 Urinary Bladder
- Normal Anatomy
- Radiographic Signs of Urinary Bladder Disease
- Contrast Cystography
- Sonography
- References
- 43 Urethra
- Anatomy
- Radiography and Urethrography
- Ultrasound Examination of the Urethra
- Diseases of the Urethra
- References
- 44 Prostate Gland
- Normal Anatomy and Radiographic Appearance
- Diseases of the Prostate Gland
- Special Radiographic Procedures for Evaluating the Prostate Gland
- Sonography for Evaluating the Prostate Gland
- References
- 45 Uterus, Ovaries, and Testes
- Uterus
- Ovaries and Testes
- Ovaries
- Testicles
- Intersex Conditions
- References
- 46 Stomach
- Normal Anatomy
- Imaging Procedures
- Gastric Diseases
- Changes in Gastric Shape and Size
- Abnormal Gastric Content
- Gastric Wall Changes
- References
- 47 Small Bowel
- The Normal Small Bowel
- Abnormal Small Bowel
- References
- 48 Large Bowel
- Imaging Options for Large Bowel Disease
- Normal Radiographic Anatomy
- Radiographic Techniques of Large Bowel Evaluation
- Radiographic Findings in Large Bowel Disease
- Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Large Bowel
- Computed Tomographic Evaluation of the Large Bowel
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 1000
- Language: English
- Edition: 7
- Published: December 27, 2016
- Imprint: Saunders
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323482479
- eBook ISBN: 9780323482462
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Donald E. Thrall
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
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, Radiologist, IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants, Clackamas, OregonRead Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology on ScienceDirect