Thrall's Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology

Dr. Thrall graduated from the Purdue University Veterinary School in 1969 and completed Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Colorado State University in 1971 and 1974, respectively. He held faculty positions at the University of Georgia and the University of Pennsylvania before spending 30 years on the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine of North Carolina State University. Following nearly two-years on the faculty of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, he returned to North Carolina State University where he holds a part time faculty appointment as Clinical Professor. Dr. Thrall is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology in both diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology. Dr. Thrall's primary imaging interests are CT and MRI, particularly relating to tumor morphology and tumor physiology

"This title remains the definitive textbook of veterinary radiology...covers normal and abnormal imaging anatomy of dogs, cats, and horses,... primarily focuses on radiograph interpretation, although it includes ultrasound, CT, and MRI findings as appropriate. The purpose is to teach radiographic interpretation centered around description using roentgen signs.... achieves this goal with direct and succinct text combined with illustrative and highly annotated examples of imaging findings throughout…. organized as both a textbook for students and as a reference guide for general and specialty practitioners. The book’s biggest strength is its images, as it should be for a radiology book. These are generally well annotated, allowing for easy identification of important structures and lesions.... Veterinary radiology is an ever-expanding field which justifies serial updates to the book, represented by this new edition." ©Doody's Review Service, 2025, Jennifer M Reinhart, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVC (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) Doody's Score: 95, 4 Stars!

• 1. Radiation Protection and Physics of Diagnostic Radiology2. Digital Radiographic Imaging3. Physics of Ultrasound Imaging4. Principles of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging5. Contrast Media in Diagnostic Imaging6. Radiographic Interpretation7. Errors and Pitfalls in Radiographic Interpretation8. Radiographic Anatomy of the Axial Skeleton9. Basic Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Axial Skeleton10. Canine and Feline Dental Disease11. The Skull and Nasal Cavities: Canine and Feline12. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomographic Features of Brain Disease in Small Animals13. The Equine Head14. Radiography and Myelography of the Canine and Feline Vertebrae15. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography Features of Canine and Feline Spinal Cord Disease16. Radiographic Anatomy of the Appendicular Skeleton17. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Appendicular Skeleton and Radiographic Features of Bone Tumors18. Orthopedic Diseases of Young and Growing Dogs and Cats19. Fracture Healing and Complications20. Radiographic Signs of Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats21. The Equine Stifle22. Equine Tarsus23. Equine Carpus24. Equine Metacarpus and Metatarsus25. Equine Fetlock Joint26. Equine Pastern27. Equine Foot28. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Thorax29. Canine and Feline Larynx and Trachea30. Pharynx, Upper Esophageal Sphincter, and Esophagus31. Canine and Feline Thoracic Wall32. Canine and Feline Diaphragm33. Canine and Feline Mediastinum34. Canine and Feline Pleural Space35. Canine and Feline Cardiovascular System36. Canine and Feline Lung37. Equine Thorax38. Principles of Radiographic Interpretation of the Abdomen39. Peritoneal Space40. Liver and Spleen41. Kidneys and Ureters42. Urinary Bladder and Urethra Chapter43. Prostate Gland44. Uterus, Ovaries, Vagina, and Testes45. Stomach46. Small Bowel47. Large Bowel