Buch, Englisch, 145 Seiten, Format (B × H): 218 mm x 156 mm, Gewicht: 332 g
Reihe: Made Easy Series
Buch, Englisch, 145 Seiten, Format (B × H): 218 mm x 156 mm, Gewicht: 332 g
Reihe: Made Easy Series
ISBN: 978-1-893441-08-8
Verlag: Teton NewMedia
This book offers a practical approach to general film interpretation and a prioritized approach to differential diagnoses. The text is organized into key points and important features, making this an ideal quick reference guide to thoracic radiology for vets. It covers interpretation of radiographs for the diagnosis in dogs and cats, how to increase the quality of images, background information about the possible causes of various abnormal finding and corresponding diagnostic tests and treatments. Covering all the basics with useful hints on radiographic techniques and positioning of dogs and cats, normal and abnormal findings are discussed as well as possible causes, suggestion for additional diagnostic test, and treatment approaches. Excellent quality images and diagrammed overlays make this a fast and convenient reference.Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.
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ContentsSection 1 RadiologyIntroductionSome Helpful HintsApplications of Thoracic RadiologyLimitations of Thoracic RadiologyWhat is a Radiograph?A Brief Discussion of Film ArtifactsThoracic RadiographyPositioningInterpretation of PositioningWhat views do I take?Section 2 Normal Radiographic AnatomyIntroductionRadiological VariationsPatient PositioningGeriatric PatientsObesityBreed VariationsBody Wall VariationsSection 3 Radiology of the HeartTechniquesEvaluation MethodsMethod for Detecting Focal Heart Chamber Enlargement in Cats and DogsMethods for Detecting Generalized Heart EnlargementSigns of Left-Sided EnlargementCauses of Left-Sided Heart EnlargementSigns of Right-Sided Heart EnlargementCauses of Right-Sided EnlargementSigns of Generalized CardiomegalyCauses of Generalized CardiomegalyCommon Causes of Heart Disease with Normal Appearing HeartSection 4 VesselsIntrathoracic VasculatureIntrathoracic AortaCaudal Vena CavaPulmonary VesselsGeneral PrinciplesRadiologic Signs of Vascular DiseaseSection 5 LungsCauses of Increased Lung Opacity: The Pattern ApproachAlveolar PatternsBronchial PatternsVascular PatternsNodular InterstitialUnstructured InterstitialCauses of Decreased OpacitySection 6 Pleural Space DiseasePneumothoraxPhysiology of Free Air and Radiographic ViewsRoentgen SignsUnderlying CausesTypes of PneumothoraxTreatmentPleural EffusionPhysiology of Free Fluid and Radiographic ViewsRoentgen SignsPleural FissuresPleural EdemaTypes of FluidTestingConcurrent ConditionsSection 7 MediastinumNormal Radiographic Anatomy of the MediastinumNormal Visible StructuresMediastinal ReflectionsMediastinal DiseasesPneumomediastinumMediastinal MassesDisorders of the EsophagusDisorders of the TracheaMediastinal ShiftSection 8 DiaphragmNormal Radiographic FeaturesCupulaLeft and Right CruraRadiographic Features of HerniaCongenital HerniaTraumatic Diaphragmatic HerniaRare HerniaReasons for Loss of Diaphragmatic BorderSection 9 Body Wall and RibsBody WallNormal VariationsRadiographic Appearance of DiseasesOther Body Wall DiseasesAppendicesA. Technique ChartB. Lateral Thorax PositioningC. Ventral Dorsal Thorax PositioningD. Dorsal Ventral PositioningRecommended Readings
