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Handbook of Small Animal Radiological Differential Diagnosis

Ruth Dennis , MA VctMB DVR DipECVDI MRCVS, Centre for Small Animal Studies, The Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, Suffolk, UK

lSBN 0702024856 · Paperback · 272 Pages · 280 Illustrations
W.B. Saunders · Published May 2001
This is the veterinary version of Aids to Radiological Differential Diagnosis by Chapman and Nakielny. The main aim of the book is to provide lists of differential diagnoses for radiological signs to help practitioners with logical interpretation of radiographs. Because the level of radiological knowledge and expertise of veterinary general practitioners is relatively low (compared with specialist radiologists), each chapter begins with a description of normal radiographic appearance. Clear and uniform line drawings illustrate the radiographic abnormalities throughout the book. In order to help practitioners plan how to narrow down a list of differentials or confirm a diagnosis, suggestions for contrast studies and further diagnostic tests are listed. There is a smaller chapter on ultrasonographic signs which is structured in the same way as the radiology section. Another chapter gives lists of the radiological and ultrasonographic features of a selection of common conditions. The appendix lists radiographic faults that may arise due to incorrect use of intensifying screens, film or grids or to the use of damaged equipment and gives possible causes and remedies for a variety of radiographic processing faults. This book will prove to be an invaluable resource and tool for the busy clinician.

Features

Portable format suitable for everyday use in the clinic.
Comprehensive: one-stop shop for veterinarians needing info on radiological differential diagnoses
Aide-memoir for busy clinicians/practitioners.
Detailed index and extensive cross-referencing to make the book quick and easy to use.
Includes an appendix listing causes of radiographic faults and their remedies, ultrasound terminology and artefacts, geographic distributions - all invaluable for the busy clinician.
Chapters contain selected further reading references divided by specific headings - ideal for quick reference.

Contents

Preface. Foreword. 1. Skeletal system: general. 2. Joints. 3. Appendicular skeleton. 4. Head and neck. 5. Spine. 6. Lower respiratory tract. 7. Cardiovascular system. 8. Other thoracic structures - pleural cavity, mediastinum thoracic oesophagus, thoracic wall. 9. Gastrointestinal tract. 10. Urogenital tract. 11. Other abdominal structures - abdominal wall, peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities, parenchymal organs. 12. Soft tissues. Appendix. Index.