Use this atlas to interpret radiographic images and make accurate diagnoses! Hundreds of high-quality images clearly demonstrate normal avian anatomic and radiographic features in a wide variety of species so that you can recognize abnormal features. This book includes detailed directions for patient positioning along with radiographic exposure guidelines, ensuring that you obtain the highest quality diagnostic images.Complete directions for positioning during radiographic examination help you take high-quality radiographs for accurate interpretation.Radiographic exposure guidelines are provided for each species and radiographic view, so you can determine optimal settings and technique. Line drawings are superimposed on radiographic images, so you can identify anatomic structures accurately. Alternative imaging studies - including CT, MRI, ultrasound, GI, urogram, and other contrast media studies -allow advanced diagnostic interpretation. A companion CD includes all of the radiographic images in the book for digital monitor viewing.
Author(s): Sam Silverman DVM PhD DACVR, Lisa Tell DVM PhD DABVP(Avian) DACZM
Edition: 1 Har/Cdr
Publisher: Saunders Elsevier
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 276
Cover......Page 1
Copyright......Page 4
Preface......Page 5
Dedication......Page 6
Acknowledgments......Page 7
Contents......Page 8
Detailed Contents......Page 9
1 - Radiology Equipment and Positioning Techniques......Page 13
2 - Anatomic Art......Page 28
3 - Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)......Page 35
4 - Peach Faced Lovebird (Agapornis roseicollis)......Page 38
5 - Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)......Page 47
6 - Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis)......Page 54
7 - Senegal Parrot (Poicephalus senegalus)......Page 57
8 - African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus)......Page 72
9 - Orange Winged Amazon Parrot (Amazona amazonica)......Page 79
10 - Blue and Gold Macaw (Ara ararauna)......Page 129
11 - Goffin Cockatoo (Cacatua goffiniana)......Page 150
12 - Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)......Page 153
13 - Umbrella Cockatoo (Cacatua alba)......Page 156
14 - Moluccan Cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis)......Page 159
15 - Pigeon (Columba livia)......Page 179
16 - Mallard Duck-(Anas platyrhynchos)......Page 202
17 - Red Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)......Page 226
18 - Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)......Page 248
Index......Page 270
