Thoracic Radiology for the Small Animal Practitioner (Made Easy Series)

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.

Dr. O'Brien is a member of the American College of Veterinary Radiologists and is Clinical Associate Professor of Radiolgoy and Chief of Staff of Small Animal Services in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.