Atlas of Radiology of the Traumatized Dog and Cat

... the images in this text are exemplary and the reproduction is of a high quality ... a useful tool for any veterinarian who does a lot of emergency work.–The Veterinary Times

• PrefaceNotice1 Introduction1.1 Characteristics of a diagnosticradiographic study1.2 Importance of radiographic quality1.3 Use of correct radiographictechnique1.4 Use of a grid technique1.5 Selection of intensifying screens1.6 Radiographic viewing1.7 Radiographic contrast1.8 Film density versus tissue density1.9 More about "density"?1.10 The art of radiographic evaluation1.11 Methods of radiographic evaluation1.12 Preparing the radiological report1.13 Terms to understand in radiology2 Radiology of Thoracic Trauma2.1 Introduction2.1.1 Value of thoracic radiology2.1.2 Indications for thoracic radiology2.1.3 Patient positioning2.1.4 Radiographic evaluation ofthoracic studies2.1.5 Radiographic features in thoracic trauma2.1.5.1 Disruption of the thoracic wall2.1.5.2 Pleural space2.1.5.3 Pneumothorax2.1.5.4 Pleural fluid2.1.5.5 Diaphragmatic rupture2.1.5.6 Damage to lung parenchyma2.1.5.7 Mediastinal injury2.1.5.8 The heart2.1.5.9 The esophagus2.2 Case presentations2.2.1 Thorax wall injury2.2.2 Paracostal hernia2.2.3 Pleural fluid2.2.4 Lung injury2.2.5 Pulmonary hematoma2.2.6 Interstitial nodules2.2.7 Diaphragmatic hernia2.2.8 Pleural air2.2.9 Tension pneumothorax2.2.10 Pneumomediastinum2.2.11 Hemomediastinum2.2.12 Iatrogenic injury2.2.13 Tracheal/bronchial foreign bodies2.2.14 Tracheal injury2.2.15 Esophageal foreign bodies2.2.16 Esophageal injury3 Radiology of Abdominal Trauma3.1 Introduction3.1.1 The value of abdominal radiology3.1.2 Indications for abdominal radiology3.1.3 Radiographic evaluation ofabdominal radiographs3.1.4 Radiographic features inabdominal trauma3.1.4.1 Peripheral soft tissue trauma3.1.4.2 Fractures3.1.4.3 Peritoneal fluid3.1.4.4 Peritoneal air3.1.4.5 Retroperitoneal fluid3.1.4.6 Retroperitoneal air3.1.4.7 Organ enlargement3.1.4.8 The pelvis3.1.5 Use of contrast studies in thetraumatized abdomen3.1.5.1 Urinary tract trauma3.1.5.2 Gastrointestinal tract traumaGastric foreign bodies3.2 Case presentations3.2.1 Gastric foreign bodies and dilatation3.2.2 Small bowel foreign bodies3.2.3 Peritoneal fluid3.2.4 Inguinal hernias3.2.5 Renal, ureteral, and urinarybladder injury3.2.6 Urethral injury3.2.8 Postsurgical problems4 Radiology of MusculoskeletalTrauma and Emergency Cases4.1 Introduction4.1.1 The order of case presentation4.1.2 Type of information gained by aradiographic evaluation of the skeletonin the trauma patient4.1.3 Indications for radiography in suspectedmusculoskeletal trauma4.1.4 Factors influencing radiographicimage quality4.1.5 Enhancement of the diagnosticquality of a musculoskeletal4.1.6 Use of sequential radiographic studies4.2 Case presentations4.2.1 Radiographic features ofappendicular skeletal injury4.2.1.1 Fracture classification4.2.1.2 Orthopedic fixation devices4.2.1.3 Post-traumatic aseptic necrosis4.2.1.4 Disuse osteoporosis (osteopenia)4.2.1.5 Forelimb injuryScapula and shoulder jointHumerus and elbow jointRadius and ulnaForefoot4.2.1.6 Pelvic limb injuryPelvisHip JointFemurStifle jointTibiaHindfoot4.2.2 Radiographic features of axialskeleton injuries4.2.2.1 Disruption of the thoracic wall4.2.2.2 Head4.2.2.3 SpineCervical vertebraeThoracic vertebraeLumbar vertebrae4.2.2.4 Malunion fractures4.2.2.5 Non-union or delayed union fractures4.2.2.6 Traumatic injuries to growing bonesPhyseal growth injuriesApophyseal fractures4.2.2.7 Radiographic changes of osteomyelitis5 Radiographic Features ofSoft Tissue Injuries5.1 Introduction5.2 Case presentations6 Radiographic Features ofGunshot Injuries6.1 Introduction6.2 Case presentations7 Radiographic Features in Cases ofAbuse7.1 Introduction7.2 Case presentations8 Poisoning8.1 Case presentations8.1.1 Rodenticide poisoning8.1.2 Herbicide poisoning