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

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.

This latest edition includes access to a companion website with review questions and answers. 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the Companion Website

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1   X-rays

•             Properties of x-rays

•             X-ray production

•             X-ray machine

•             Image receptors

•             Geometry of the x-ray beam

•             X-ray interactions with matter

•             Radiographic density

•             Opacity

•             Radiographic contrast

•             Radiographic detail

•             Technique chart

•             Radiograph storage and distribution

•             Radiation Safety

Chapter 2  Radiographs

•             Orthogonal views

•             Procedure for making radiographs

•             Nomenclature

•             Positioning Guide

o             Thoracic

o             Abdomen

o             Musculoskeletal

•             Artifacts

•             Contrast radiography

•             Reading radiographs

Chapter 3  Thorax

•             Making thoracic radiographs

•             Patient factors

•             Thoracic wall

•             Diaphragm

•             Pleural and pleural space

•             Mediastinum

•             Esophagus

•             Heart and major vessels

•             Trachea

•             Lungs

Chapter 4  Abdomen

•             Making abdominal radiographs

•             Patient factors

•             Abdominal cavity

•             Liver

•             Spleen

•             Pancreas

•             GI tract

o             Stomach

o             Small intestine

o             Large intestine

•             Urogenital tract

o             Kidneys and ureters

o             Urinary bladder

o             Urethra

o             Male genital system

o             Female genital system

•             Adrenal glands

Chapter 5  Musculoskeletal

•             Making musculoskeletal radiographs

•             Soft tissues

•             Orthopedic anatomy

•             Bone response to disease or injury

•             Fractures

•             Generalized musculoskeletal diseases

•             Benign conditions of bone

•             Congenital and developmental abnormalities

•             Joints

•             Appendicular skeleton

o             Shoulder

o             Elbow

o             Carpus

o             Digits

o             Pelvis

o             Stifle

o             Tarsus

•             Axial skeleton

o             Vertebral column

o             Head and neck

Glossary

Index