Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals

First comprehensive reference on radiology and diagnostic imaging of non-domestic mammalian species with hundreds of high-quality images and photographs Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is the first comprehensive reference to diagnostic imaging in non-domestic mammal species, discussing practical considerations for digital radiography, ultrasonography, and cross-sectional (CT and MR) imaging of zoo and wild mammals. Each species is discussed in depth, covering both normal and abnormal anatomy and common diseases. The book includes a high number of annotated diagnostic images and clinical photographs in every chapter. A companion website provides high-resolution images from the book. Chapters are co-authored by board-certified specialists in zoological medicine and veterinary radiology to provide comprehensive coverage and necessary context. Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals covers: Practical considerations related to image acquisition, including anesthesia, behavioral and voluntary training, radiation exposure, and patient and human safety Primates, including prosimians, monkeys, and apes Megavertebrates, including elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and giraffes Marsupials and monotremes, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, echidnas, and platypuses Marine mammals, including pinnipeds, cetaceans, and manatees Non-domestic felids and canids, as well as small carnivores, including Mustelidae, Procyonidae, and Viverridae Non-domestic swine, equids, camelids, and tapirs Other mammals, including sloths, armadillos, and anteaters, pangolins, aardvarks, rodents, rabbits, and hyrax Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is an essential, well-illustrated, and up-to-date resource on the subject for veterinary radiologists, zoo and wild animal veterinarians, and exotic animal practitioners, along with zoo residents and interns, veterinary students, and consulting radiologists. First comprehensive reference on radiology and diagnostic imaging of non-domestic mammalian species with hundreds of high-quality images and photographs Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is the first comprehensive reference to diagnostic imaging in non-domestic mammal species, discussing practical considerations for digital radiography, ultrasonography, and cross-sectional (CT and MR) imaging of zoo and wild mammals. Each species is discussed in depth, covering both normal and abnormal anatomy and common diseases. The book includes a high number of annotated diagnostic images and clinical photographs in every chapter. A companion website provides high-resolution images from the book. Chapters are co-authored by board-certified specialists in zoological medicine and veterinary radiology to provide comprehensive coverage and necessary context. Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals covers: Practical considerations related to image acquisition, including anesthesia, behavioral and voluntary training, radiation exposure, and patient and human safety Primates, including prosimians, monkeys, and apes Megavertebrates, including elephants, rhinoceroses, hippopotamuses, and giraffes Marsupials and monotremes, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, echidnas, and platypuses Marine mammals, including pinnipeds, cetaceans, and manatees Non-domestic felids and canids, as well as small carnivores, including Mustelidae, Procyonidae, and Viverridae Non-domestic swine, equids, camelids, and tapirs Other mammals, including sloths, armadillos, and anteaters, pangolins, aardvarks, rodents, rabbits, and hyrax Diagnostic Imaging of Zoo and Wild Mammals is an essential, well-illustrated, and up-to-date resource on the subject for veterinary radiologists, zoo and wild animal veterinarians, and exotic animal practitioners, along with zoo residents and interns, veterinary students, and consulting radiologists.

Pagina's: 896, Editie: Eerste editie, Hardcover, Wiley