Radiography of the Dog and Cat: Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs

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by  Muhlbauer M.C.

Radiography of
the Dog and Cat
Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs

Radiography of
the Dog and Cat
Guide to Making and Interpreting Radiographs
M.C. Muhlbauer, DVM, MS, DACVR
S.K. Kneller, DVM, MS, DACVR
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Muhlbauer, Mike C.
Radiography of the dog and cat : guide to making and interpreting radiographs /
Mike C. Muhlbauer, Steve Kneller.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-118-54747-2 (cloth : alk. paper) – ISBN 978-1-118-59266-3 – ISBN 978-1-118-
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(ePub) 1. Veterinary radiography–Handbooks, manuals, etc. 2. Dogs–Diseases–Diagnosis–
Handbooks, manuals, etc. 3. Cats–Diseases–Diagnosis–Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Kneller, Steve.
II. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Radiography–veterinary–Handbooks. 2. Cat Diseases–radiography–Handbooks.
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1 2013
To my father, Dr. Karl C. Muhlbauer, whose uncommon good sense and endur-
ing example continue to inspire me personally and professionally. He was a
lifelong teacher, author of several educational textbooks, and a man to whom
obstacles were only momentary distractions. We had many great adventures
together, and I felt his presence quite often during the creation of this book.
Mike Muhlbauer
To Dr. Robert E. Lewis, who introduced me to this wonderful diagnostic tool we
call radiology. Not only did he open the door to the most interesting playground
in veterinary medicine, but as a mentor through veterinary school as well as my
initial radiology training, he imparted a simple, straightforward method and
thinking processes that have had a profound influence on my professional life,
teaching philosophy, and general outlook. I owe any meaningful concepts that
I have to his guidance.
Steve Kneller

Contents
About the Companion Website, ix Spine, 268
Skull, 271
Acknowledgment, xi
Pharynx and larynx abnormalities, 273
Introduction, xiii
Chapter 5: Thorax, 275
Chapter 1: Interpretation of Radiographs, 3
Normal radiographic anatomy, 277
Musculoskeleton, 4
Thoracic wall, 277
Thorax, 12
Diaphragm, 279
Abdomen, 27
Pleura and pleural space, 279
Chapter 2: Making Quality Radiographs, 43 Mediastinum, 280
Production and use of diagnostic x-rays, 44 Esophagus, 282
Positioning guide, 59 Heart and major vessels, 284
Interpreting radiographs, 82 Trachea, 290
Scope of diagnostic imaging, 85 Bronchi, 290
Lungs, 291
Chapter 3: Contrast Radiography, 87
Diseases and disorders, 294
Indications for contrast radiography, 88
Thoracic wall, 294
Types of contrast media, 88
Diaphragm, 297
Adverse effects associated with contrast media, 89
Pleura and pleural space, 299
Contrast radiography procedures, 91
Mediastinum, 304
Chapter 4: Musculoskeleton, 123 Esophagus, 306
Normal radiographic anatomy, 125 Heart and major vessels, 312
General, 125 Trachea and bronchi, 335
Bone development, 128 Lungs, 341
Sesamoid bones, 130 Differential diagnoses, 356
Variable ossification centers, 132 Thoracic wall, 356
Joints, 133 Diaphragm, 357
Skull, 146 Pleura and pleural space, 358
Diseases and disorders, 152 Mediastinum, 360
Bone production, 152 Esophagus, 362
Bone loss, 156 Cardiac silhouette, 364
Benign conditions, 157 Major vessels, 368
Fractures, 161 Trachea, 369
Hypertrophic osteopathy (HO), 171 Lungs, 371
Osteomyelitis, 171
Osseous neoplasia, 174 Chapter 6: Abdomen, 377
Soft tissues, 177 Normal radiographic anatomy, 379
Appendicular skeleton, 180 Peritoneal and retroperitoneal spaces, 379
Axial skeleton, 232 Liver, 380
Differential diagnoses, 264 Gall bladder/biliary system, 381
General bone, 264 Spleen, 381
Joints, 267 Pancreas, 383
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Contents
Gastrointestinal tract, 383 Differential diagnoses, 436
Urinary tract, 388 Abdominal cavity, 436
Adrenal glands, 390 Abdominal wall, 440
Male genital system, 391 Gastrointestinal tract, 441
Female genital system, 393 Liver, 447
Diseases and disorders, 393 Spleen, 448
Peritoneal hernia, 393 Pancreas, 449
Liver, 394 Urinary tract, 450
Gall bladder/biliary system, 396 Male genital system 455
Spleen, 397 Female genital system 455
Pancreas, 398
Glossary, 457
Gastrointestinal tract, 399
Urinary tract, 415 Bibliography, 473
Adrenal glands, 427
Index, 475
Male genital system, 429
Female genital system, 433
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