{"product_id":"veterinary-computed-tomography-isbn-9780813817477","title":"Veterinary Computed Tomography","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Key features\u003cbr\u003e • An essential guide for veterinarians using CT in practice\u003cbr\u003e • Includes basic principles of CT as well as guidelines on how to carry out an effective examination\u003cbr\u003e • Describes CT features of different diseases for most species treated in practice\u003cbr\u003e • Written by a range of international leaders in the field\u003cbr\u003e • Illustrated with high quality photographs and diagrams throughout\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. CT Physics and Instrumentation – Mechanical Design 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders and Stefanie Ohlerth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. CT Acquisition Principles 9\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz and Robert O’Brien\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Principles of CT Image Interpretation 29\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Artifacts in CT 35\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. CT Contrast Media and Applications 57\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRachel Pollard and Sarah Puchalski\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Special Software Applications 67\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer Kinns, Robert Malinowski, Fintan McEvoy, Tobias Schwarz and Allison Zwingenberger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Digital Environment 75\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRobert Malinowski\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. CT Planning for Radiotherapy 77\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLisa J. Forrest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Interventional CT 81\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz and Sarah Puchalski\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Purchase Considerations 89\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVictor Rendano Jr.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Nasal Cavities and Frontal Sinuses 93\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Oral Cavity, Mandible, Maxilla and Dental Apparatus 111\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLisa J. Forrest and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory Apparatus 125\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Orbita, Salivary Glands and Lacrimal System 137\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSusanne Boroffka (orbita), Sophie Dennison, Tobias Schwarz and Jimmy Saunders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. External, Middle and Inner Ear 153\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRandi Drees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Calvarium and Zygomatic Arch 161\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFederica Morandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Lymph Nodes of Head and Neck 171\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eOlivier Taeymans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Pharynx, Larynx and Thyroid Gland 175\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eOlivier Taeymans and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Brain 185\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSilke Hecht\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Pituitary Gland 197\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSilke Hecht and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Cranial Nerves and Associated Skull Foramina 205\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLaurent Couturier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Vertebral Column and Spinal Cord 209\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGabriela Seiler, Jennifer Kinns, Sophie Dennison, Jimmy Saunders and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Heart and Vessels 229\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMarc-André d’Anjou and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Trachea 243\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz and Jimmy Saunders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Mediastinum 249\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAudrey Petite and Robert Kirberger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Lungs and Bronchi 261\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz and Victoria Johnson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Pleura 279\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWilfried Mai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. Thoracic Boundaries 285\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders, Massimo Vignoli and Ingrid Gielen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Liver, Gallbladder and Spleen 297\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFederica Rossi, Federica Morandi and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Pancreas 315\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAna V. Cáceres\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. Gastrointestinal Tract 325\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMassimo Vignoli and Jimmy Saunders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. Urinary System 331\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Genital Tract 339\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders, Federica Rossi and Tobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34. Adrenal Glands 351\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFederica Morandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35. Systemic and Portal Abdominal Vasculature 357\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTobias Schwarz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36. Abdominal Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic Collecting System 371\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFederica Rossi, Michail Patsikas and Erik R. Wisner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37. Long Bones 381\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRyan M. Schultz and Erik R. Wisner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38. Joints 387\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eValerie Samii (stifle), Ingrid Gielen (shoulder, elbow, tarsus), Eberhard Ludewig (carpus), William H. Adams (hip), Ingmar Kiefer (carpus), Henri van Bree (shoulder, elbow, tarsus) and Jimmy Saunders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39. Particularities of Equine CT 421\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders, Alastair Nelson and Katrien Vanderperren\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40. Equine Sinonasal and Dental 427\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders and Zoe Windley\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41. Equine Calvarium, Brain and Pituitary Gland 443\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJennifer Kinns and Russ Tucker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42. Equine Neck and Spine 451\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJimmy Saunders and Hendrik-Jan Bergman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43. Equine Fractures 457\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHendrik-Jan Bergman and Jimmy Saunders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44. Equine Foot 463\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSarah Puchalski\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45. Equine Fetlock 473\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKatrien Vanderperren and Hendrik-Jan Bergman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46. Equine Upper Limbs (Carpus, Tarsus, Stifle) 483\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHendrik-Jan Bergman and Jimmy Saunders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47. Ruminant and Porcine 503\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFintan McEvoy and Stefanie Ohlerth\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48. Rabbits and Rodents 509\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRandi Drees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49. Avian 517\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichaela Gumpenberger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50. Chelonians 533\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichaela Gumpenberger\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 545\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“This is a concise and comprehensive look at veterinary CT imaging. Although many journal articles are available on CT physics and the appearance of commonly imaged diseases, this book is an excellent single-source reference for students, residents, practitioners, and even specialists, who will find it a useful resource.”  (\u003ci\u003eDoddy's\u003c\/i\u003e, 20 April 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTobias Schwarz\u003c\/b\u003e is Head of the Diagnostic Imaging service and Senior Lecturer at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and was formerly Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, USA. He is Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, and has practiced clinical veterinary radiology in 5 different countries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJimmy Saunders\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor at Ghent University Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging \u0026amp; Small Animal Orthopedics, Belgium. He is Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, as well as serving as Secretary and Board member.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth editors have over 10 years of experience with clinical veterinary CT, and have published numerous peer-reviewed papers in this area.\u003c\/p\u003e  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.  \u003cp\u003eWritten by specialists from thirteen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn essential guide for veterinarians using CT in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes basic principles of CT as well as guidelines on how to carry out an effective examination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes CT features of different diseases for most species treated in practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a range of international leaders in the field\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrated with high quality photographs and diagrams throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990450323685,"sku":"NP9780813817477","price":185.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780813817477.jpg?v=1761787879","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/veterinary-computed-tomography-isbn-9780813817477","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}