Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology (Hardcover)

~ Donald E. Thrall DVM PhD DACVR (Author)

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Book Description

Obtain the best possible imaging results for the most accurate diagnoses

Product Description

User-friendly and comprehensive, this essential resource covers all aspects of canine, feline, and equine diagnostic radiology and interpretation. It features relevant coverage of the physics of radiology, CT, and MRI, as well as valuable information on patient positioning and management, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This edition features more than 500 additional images, a new chapter on the principles of digital imaging, and expanded coverage of brain and spinal cord imaging.

• Features comprehensive, logically organized coverage of the latest advances in imaging techniques and interpretation for the dog, cat, and horse.
• A body systems approach presents information in a logical progression, covering skeletal versus soft tissue structures, normal anatomy, general radiographic changes, and the most common abnormalities affecting each particular system.
• Discussion of the physics of radiology, CT, and MRI offers a better understanding of the radiographic process.
• An atlas of normal radiographic anatomy of the dog and horse offers a basis for comparison to assist in recognizing abnormal findings.
• Information on radiation safety highlights safety measures associated with ionizing radiation.
• A self-assessment section at the end of each chapter evaluates understanding of key concepts and clinical applications.
• High-quality radiographic images, illustrations, tables, and charts throughout clarify important concepts and interpretative principles.

• A new chapter on Digital Images and Digital Radiographic Image Capture (Chapter 2).
• Updated and expanded coverage of brain and spinal cord imaging, including CT and MRI.
• More than 500 additional radiographic images that clarify key concepts.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 848 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 5 edition (May 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416026150
• ISBN-13: 978-1416026150
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,257 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Radiology Book, April 24, 2000

By	jatain sondhi "jatainsondhi" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology (Hardcover)

The book" Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology" is a concise & simple description of all the radiology procedures, techniques & interpretations which is essential for a practicing veterinanarian to understand & know.The students will find this text to be excellent in order to master the science of radiology.All the radiographic techinques have been adequately described in a simplistic way. I strongly recommend this book for all the veterinarians as this will help us in providing good quality animal health care

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible, December 26, 2004

By	S. M. Lucas (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology (Hardcover)

The most useless book I bought during my degree. The photocopied radiographs are inadequate and their explanations aren't any better. The writing is choppy and hard to follow. The only useful part of the book was the explanation of how to actually take a radiograph. If you want to be able to interpret a radiograph I recommend you find a different book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, January 10, 2007

By	D. Heder - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology (Hardcover)

This text should be part of any veterinarian's library. The images are clearly labeled and descriptions are very helpful. I refer to it often and almost always find the help I need.