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Thoracic Radiology for the Small Animal Practitioner
Thoracic Radiology for the Small Animal Practitioner Author:Robert O'Brien Thoracic Radiology for the Small Animal Practitioner is an excellent guide for the general veterinarian, veterinary technician and upper vet student. It covers interpretation of thoracic radiographs for the diagnosis in dogs and cats, how to increase the quality of your images, background information about the possible causes of various abnorma... more »l findings, and corresponding diagnostic tests and treatments. Thoracid Radiology offers a practical approach to general film interpretation and a prioritized approach to differential diagnoses in particular. Normal and abnormal findings of the dog and cat are discussed as well as possible causes, suggestions for additional diagnostic tests, and treament approaches. Helpful techniques for increased proficiency in shooting radiographs are also reviewed. Excellent quality images and diagrammed overlays well-illustrate the difference between normal and abnormal findings. The easy-to-follow format, which includes diagrams, charts and outlines, makes it a fast and convenient reference. O'Brien covers everything from how to position the animal for better image quality, to in-depth background information in all aspects of thoracic radiology to help identify diagnoses in a clinical setting.« less