Overview

With a focus on birds, reptiles, and mammals, Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging: Avian and Exotic Pets discusses veterinary diagnostic imaging and new technologies for multiple modalities to help you accurately diagnose and pinpoint common injuries and disease. Divided into three sections Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles each section includes valuable information on positioning for specific structures, imaging findings, and more for each species with a wealth of photographs to provide real-life examples.

Full Product Details

Author:   Charles S. Farrow
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   1.429kg
ISBN:  

9780323025270

ISBN 10:   0323025277
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   01 May 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Section I: Birds 1. Avian Radiography and Radiographic Diagnosis 2. Wild Birds 3. Cage Birds 4. The Wing: Particulars of Flight 5. The Wing: Normal Gross Anatomy 6. The Wing: Radiography and Normal Radiographic Anatomy 7. The Wing: Normal Computed Tomographic Anatomy 8. The Wing: An Overview of Wing Injuries 9. The Wing: Fracture Types and Tendencies 10. The Wing: Fracture Healing and Non-Healing 11. The Wing: Soft Tissue Injuries 12. The Wing: Dislocation, Fracture-Dislocation, Traumatic Amputation and Avulsion 13. The Wing: Gunshots 14. The Wing: Infections 15. The Wing: Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis 16. Spine, Pelvis and Hips 17. The Leg 18. The Head 19. The Throat and Neck 20. The Torso Section II: The Mammals 21. Guinea Pigs 22. Hamsters 23. Rats 24. Chinchillas, Dagus and Gophers 25. Hedgehogs 26. Rabbits 27. Ferrets 28. Skunks, Squirrels, Raccoons and Armadillos 29. Monkeys and Other Non-Human Primates 30. Acreage Pets: Alpacas, Llamas, Miniature Horses, Miniature Goats and Pot-Bellied Pigs 31. Performance and Demonstration Pets: Bear and Bison Section III: The Reptiles 32. Snakes 33. Lizards 34. Turtles 35. Caiman

Reviews

An excellent new reference guide that will be beneficial to students and general practitioners alike. The book is set out in a logical manner with emphasis on increasing diagnostic ability, whilst recognising limitations of general practise. The author has included very practical tables... Comprehensive reference lists from authors at the top of their field show how well this book has been researched and why it will remain a firm favourite for years to come. Vetinary Times Vol 36 No 9.

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