Diagnostic Imaging of Exotic Pets: Birds, Small Mammals, Reptiles

This comprehensive atlas covers birds, small mammals and reptiles and is divided into sections for each type of pet so that relevant information and visual references can be rapidly consulted. Every section begins with the anatomical illustration of the relevant part of the body with respect to each of the individual diagnostic procedures. In the second part of the book, the most common pathological conditions are depicted according to organ system and discussed comparatively. The comparative presentation enables a quick and correct diagnosis in conjunction with using the most suitable diagnostic techniques. All imaging have been included:  radiography, sonography, CT and MRI. All radiographic, sonographic, CT and MRI images are clearly labelled. Contains more than 1400 illustrations.

Table of Contents: 1 Birds. Introduction, General principles; Radiographic investigation: Ultrasonographic examination; Computed tomography (CT); Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Special Diagnostics, pathological findings; Skeletal system; Cardiovascular system; Respiratory tract; Gastrointestinal tract; Liver and spleen; Urogenital tract; Miscellaneous; Further Reading; Small Mammals, Introduction, General principles: Radiography; Radioanatomy; Ultrasonography; Sonoanatomy; Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Special diagnostics, pathological findings; Skeletal system; Cervical soft tissues; Thorax; Abdomen; Miscellaneous; Reptiles, Introduction, General principles: Radiographic investigation; Ultrasonography; Computed tomography (CT; Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Special diagnostics, pathological findings; Skeletal system; Respiratory Tract; Gastrointestinal tract; Liver; Urinary tract; Genital tract; Other organ systems, space-occupying lesions; Photograph credits; Subject index.

First Edition. 460 pages. 1453 illustrations. Hardcover. Suitable for veterinarians and veterinary students. Published by Schlutersche. May be difficult to get a hold on. Available from Amazon. 

ISBN-13: 978-3899930498
ISBN-10: 3899930495