Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound

This book provides the basic physical principles of ultrasound, plus imaging artifacts and the use of ultrasonography by body system. Ultrasound is used extensively to diagnose pregnancy and it provides both normal and abnormal scans. The second edition is completely revised and updated, bringing forth current developments in this area. The purpose is to serve as a general source for students and form the basis of a more complete comprehensive reference for practitioners and trainees.

Table of Contents

1 Physical Principles, Instrumentation and Safety of Diagnostic Ultrasonography
2 Artifacts
3 Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
4 Abdominal Ultrasound Scanning Techniques
5 Abdominal Fluid, Lymph Nodes, and Masses
6 Liver
7 Spleen
8 Pancreas
9 Urinary Tract
10 NEW! Adrenal Glands
11 Gastrointestinal Tract
12 Uterus and Ovaries
13 Prostate and Testes
14 NEW! Musculoskeletal System
15 Neck
16 Eye
17 NEW! Thorax
18 Echocardiography
19 Future Trend
Glossary