Table of Contents

Section I: Physics and Principles of Interpretation




1. Radiation Physics and Protection

2. Digital Images and Digital Radiographic Image Capture

3. Physics of Ultrasound Imaging

4. Physics of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

5. Introduction to Radiographic Interpretation




Section II: The Axial Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine




6. Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton




7. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton

8. Canine and Feline Skull, Nasal Cavity and Sinuses




9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Canine and Feline Brain Disease




10. Equine Skull, Nasal Cavity and Sinuses




11. Canine and Feline Vertebrae




12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease NEW!




Section III: The Appendicular Skeleton: Canine, Feline, and Equine




13. Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton




14. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton




15. Canine and Feline Orthopedic Diseases




16. Canine and Feline Fracture Healing and Complications




17. Canine and Feline Bone Tumors vs. Bone Infections




18. Canine and Feline Joint Disease




19. Equine Stifle and Tarsus




20. Equine Carpus




21. Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus




22. Equine Metacarpophalangeal (Metatarsophalangeal) Joint




23. Equine Phalanges




24. Equine Navicular Bone




Section IV: Thoracic Cavity: Canine, Feline, and Equine




25. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax




26. Canine and Feline Upper Airway and Trachea




27. Canine and Feline Esophagus




28. Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall




29. Canine and Feline Diaphragm




30. Canine Mediastinum




31. Canine Pleural Space




32. Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System




33. Canine and Feline Lung




34. Equine Lower Respiratory System




Section V: Abdominal Cavity: Canine and Feline




35. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen




36. Peritoneal Space




37. Liver and Spleen




38. Kidneys and Ureters




39. Urinary Bladder




40. Urethra




41. Prostate Gland




42. Uterus, Ovaries and Testes




43. Stomach




44. Small Bowel




45. Large Bowel

About the Author

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

Reviews

"Radiology remains one of the main diagnostic tools in veterinary practice, and image interpretation can present a significant challenge to the practitioner. Thrall's 'Textbooks of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology', now in its editio, has been a major reference text on this topic for overa quarter of a century. The aim of the book is to provide instruction in canine, feline and equine radiology to undergraduate and postgraduate students...This new edition of a staple radiology textbook continues to provide excellent learning and reference material in canine, feline and equine imaging for students and qualified vets. It would be a worthwhile addition to a practice or personal library." Vet Record, Oct 2012