Veterinary Computed Tomography
Tobias Schwarz, Jimmy Saunders
Wiley-Blackwell
This practical and highly illustrated guide is an essential resource for veterinarians seeking to improve their understanding and use of computed tomography (CT) in practice. It provides a thorough grounding in CT technology, describing the underlying physical principles as well as the different types of scanners. The book also includes principles of CT examination such as guidance on positioning and how to achieve a good image quality.</p><p> Written by specialists from twelve countries, this book offers a broad range of expertise in veterinary computed tomography, and is the first book to describe the technology, methodology, interpretation principles and CT features of different diseases for most species treated in veterinary practice.</p><p><br />Key features<br />• An essential guide for veterinarians using CT in practice<br />• Includes basic principles of CT as well as guidelines on how to carry out an effective examination<br />• Describes CT features of different diseases for most species treated in practice<br />• Written by a range of international leaders in the field<br />• Illustrated with high quality photographs and diagrams throughout</p>Content: <br>Chapter 1 CT Physics and Instrumentation – Mechanical Design (pages 1–8): Jimmy Saunders and Stefanie Ohlerth<br>Chapter 2 CT Acquisition Principles (pages 9–27): Tobias Schwarz and Robert O'Brien<br>Chapter 3 Principles of CT Image Interpretation (pages 29–34): Jimmy Saunders and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 4 Artifacts in CT (pages 35–55): Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 5 CT Contrast Media and Applications (pages 57–65): Rachel Pollard and Sarah Puchalski<br>Chapter 6 Special Software Applications (pages 67–74): Jennifer Kinns, Robert Malinowski, Fintan McEvoy, Tobias Schwarz and Allison Zwingenberger<br>Chapter 7 Digital Environment (pages 75–76): Robert Malinowski<br>Chapter 8 CT Planning for Radiotherapy (pages 77–80): Lisa J. Forrest<br>Chapter 9 Interventional CT (pages 81–87): Tobias Schwarz and Sarah Puchalski<br>Chapter 10 Purchase Considerations (pages 89–92): Victor Rendano<br>Chapter 11 Nasal Cavities and Frontal Sinuses (pages 93–109): Jimmy Saunders and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 12 Oral Cavity, Mandible, Maxilla and Dental Apparatus (pages 111–124): Lisa J. Forrest and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 13 Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory Apparatus (pages 125–136): Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 14 Orbita, Salivary Glands and Lacrimal System (pages 137–151): Susanne Boroffka (orbita), Sophie Dennison, Tobias Schwarz and Jimmy Saunders<br>Chapter 15 External, Middle and Inner Ear (pages 153–160): Randi Drees<br>Chapter 16 Calvarium and Zygomatic Arch (pages 161–170): Federica Morandi<br>Chapter 17 Lymph Nodes of Head and Neck (pages 171–174): Olivier Taeymans<br>Chapter 18 Pharynx, Larynx and Thyroid Gland (pages 175–184): Olivier Taeymans and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 19 Brain (pages 185–195): Silke Hecht<br>Chapter 20 Pituitary Gland (pages 197–203): Silke Hecht and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 21 Cranial Nerves and Associated Skull Foramina (pages 205–208): Laurent Couturier<br>Chapter 22 Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord (pages 209–228): Gabriela Seiler, Jennifer Kinns, Sophie Dennison, Jimmy Saunders and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 23 Heart and Vessels (pages 229–242): Marc‐André d'Anjou and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 24 Trachea (pages 243–248): Tobias Schwarz and Jimmy Saunders<br>Chapter 25 Mediastinum (pages 249–260): Audrey Petite and Robert Kirberger<br>Chapter 26 Lungs and Bronchi (pages 261–277): Tobias Schwarz and Victoria Johnson<br>Chapter 27 Pleura (pages 279–284): Wilfried Mai<br>Chapter 28 Thoracic Boundaries (pages 285–296): Jimmy Saunders, Massimo Vignoli and Ingrid Gielen<br>Chapter 29 Liver, Gallbladder and Spleen (pages 297–314): Federica Rossi, Federica Morandi and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 30 Pancreas (pages 315–324): Ana V. Cáceres<br>Chapter 31 Gastrointestinal Tract (pages 325–330): Massimo Vignoli and Jimmy Saunders<br>Chapter 32 Urinary System (pages 331–338): Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 33 Genital Tract (pages 339–349): Jimmy Saunders, Federica Rossi and Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 34 Adrenal Glands (pages 351–355): Federica Morandi<br>Chapter 35 Systemic and Portal Abdominal Vasculature (pages 357–370): Tobias Schwarz<br>Chapter 36 Abdominal Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Collecting System (pages 371–379): Federica Rossi, Michail Patsikas and Erik R. Wisner<br>Chapter 37 Long Bones (pages 381–386): Ryan M. Schultz and Erik R. Wisner<br>Chapter 38 Joints (pages 387–419): Valerie Samii (stifle), Ingrid Gielen (shoulder, elbow, tarsus), Eberhard Ludewig (carpus), William M. Adams (hip), Ingmar Kiefer (carpus), Henri van Bree (shoulder, elbow, tarsus) and Jimmy Saunders<br>Chapter 39 Particularities of Equine CT (pages 421–426): Jimmy Saunders, Alastair Nelson and Katrien Vanderperren<br>Chapter 40 Equine Sinonasal and Dental (pages 427–442): Jimmy Saunders and Zoe Windley<br>Chapter 41 Equine Calvarium, Brain and Pituitary Gland (pages 443–449): Jennifer Kinns and Russ Tucker<br>Chapter 42 Equine Neck and Spine (pages 451–456): Jimmy Saunders and Hendrik‐Jan Bergman<br>Chapter 43 Equine Fractures (pages 457–462): Hendrik‐Jan Bergman and Jimmy Saunders<br>Chapter 44 Equine Foot (pages 463–471): Sarah Puchalski<br>Chapter 45 Equine Fetlock (pages 473–482): Katrien Vanderperren and Hendrik‐Jan Bergman<br>Chapter 46 Equine Upper Limbs (Carpus, Tarsus, Stifle) (pages 483–501): Hendrik‐Jan Bergman and Jimmy Saunders<br>Chapter 47 Ruminant and Porcine (pages 503–507): Fintan McEvoy and Stefanie Ohlerth<br>Chapter 48 Rabbits and Rodents (pages 509–516): Randi Drees<br>Chapter 49 Avian (pages 517–532): Michaela Gumpenberger<br>Chapter 50 Chelonians (pages 533–544): Michaela Gumpenberger