Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging

Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging

Author/Editor: Clifford R. Berry, Nathan C. Nelson, and Matthew D. Winter

Publication Year: 2023

Overview

Atlas of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging is a comprehensive, multi-modality reference designed to master the interpretation of diagnostic images in veterinary practice. Edited by esteemed imaging specialists Clifford R. Berry, Nathan C. Nelson, and Matthew D. Winter, this image-intensive resource emphasizes survey radiography while integrating advanced modalities like computed tomography, MRI, ultrasonography, and scintigraphy. It serves as an essential manual for small animal practitioners, radiologists, and veterinary students striving for diagnostic precision.

Key Topics Covered
Imaging Physics & Fundamentals: Essential principles governing diagnostic imaging modalities, technical parameters, and interpretation paradigms.
Musculoskeletal System: Comprehensive evaluation of developmental orthopedic diseases, joint disorders, fractures, and skeletal pathologies.
Thoracic Radiology & Pathology: Detailed assessment of the pulmonary parenchyma, pleural space, mediastinum, and cardiovascular structures.
Abdominal & Organ Imaging: Systematic radiographic and cross-sectional analysis of the hepatobiliary tract, gastrointestinal system, urogenital tract, and retroperitoneal space.