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Improve your radiographic interpretation skills, regardless of your level of experience with
Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 8th Edition, your one-stop resource for understanding the principles of radiographic technique and interpretation for dogs, cats, and horses. Within this bestselling text, high-quality radiographic images accompany clear coverage of diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, MRI, and CT. User-friendly direction helps you develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities. This edition has been thoroughly revised to include the latest advances in the field, expand the number of image examples, and include a new ebook with every new print purchase!
- UPDATED! User-friendly content helps you develop essential skills in patient positioning, radiographic technique and safety measures, normal and abnormal anatomy, radiographic viewing and interpretation, and alternative imaging modalities
- NEW! The latest digital imaging information helps you stay up to date with the latest advances in the field
- NEW! An ebook version, included with every new print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Also included are videos, quizzes, and additional image examples of the most common diseases
- UPDATED! Current coverage of the principles of radiographic technique and interpretation for the most seen species in private veterinary practices and veterinary teaching hospitals includes the cat, dog, and horse
- Coverage of special imaging procedures such as the esophagram, upper GI examination, excretory urography, and cystography, helps in determining when and how these procedures are performed in today’s practice
- Content on abdominal ultrasound imaging helps in deciding on a diagnostic plan and interpreting common ultrasound findings
- An atlas of normal radiographic anatomy in each section makes it easier to recognize abnormal radiographic findings
- High-quality radiographic images clarify key concepts and interpretation principles
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
